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Polycystic ovaries
An economic evaluation of laparoscopic ovarian diathermy versus gonadotrophin therapy for women with clomiphene citrate resistant polycystic ovary syndrome
Cynthia M. Farquhar1,2,3,5, Karen Williamson1, Paul M. Brown3,4 and Jules Garland1
Conclusions: This economic evaluation shows that
treating women with clomiphene-resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome with laparoscopic ovarian diathermy results in a significant reduction in both direct and indirect costs.
Human Reproduction, Vol. 19, No. 5, 1110‐1115, May 2004
TRANSVAGINAL OVARIAN DRILLING
GONADO
Non‐invasive Mult. Pregn Several cycles Risk OHSS
Difficult:long lasting Costs (medic./monit)
TV Drilling
No OHSS
(monoovul)
No mult.pregn Lower abortion rate Cheap/ cost effective Exploration pelvis
Surg. Procedure Low risk profile
PRO CON
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