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2. Ovarian drilling - Wikipedia

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   Ovarian drilling was first used in the treatment of PCOS in 1984 and has evolved as a safe and effective surgery. [11] After performing laparoscopic electrosurgical ovarian drilling in CC-resistant patients in 1984, Gjönnaess found that this technique increased ovulation rates to 45 percent and pregnancy rates to 42 percent. [18]

3. Women who had ovarian cysts share their stories: 'I was ... - AOL

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   There are four types of ovarian cysts — functional cysts, PCOS cysts, benign ovarian tumor and malignant ovarian tumor — that range from harmless to fatal.

4. Ovarian cyst - Wikipedia

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   Simple, smooth ovarian cysts, smaller than 3 cm and apparently filled with water, are considered normal. [8] Large cysts that cause problems occur in about 8% of women before menopause. [1] Ovarian cysts are present in about 16% of women after menopause, and have a higher risk of being cancer than in younger women.

5. Oophorectomy - Wikipedia

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   In humans, oophorectomy is most often performed because of diseases such as ovarian cysts or cancer; as prophylaxis to reduce the chances of developing ovarian cancer or breast cancer; or in conjunction with hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). In the 1890s people believed oophorectomies could cure menstrual cramps, back pain, headaches, and ...

6. Theca lutein cyst - Wikipedia

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   Theca lutein cyst is a type of bilateral functional ovarian cyst filled with clear, straw-colored fluid. These cysts result from exaggerated physiological stimulation (hyperreactio luteinalis) due to elevated levels of beta- human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) or hypersensitivity to beta-hCG.

7. Ovarian remnant syndrome - Wikipedia

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   The mainstay of treatment is surgery to remove the residual ovarian tissue. Women with ORS with a pelvic mass should have appropriate evaluation for malignancy . Hormonal therapy to suppress ovarian function is an alternative treatment for those who refuse surgery, or those who are not candidates for surgery. [3]

8. Reproductive surgery - Wikipedia

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   For example, vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) is a new innovative approach that has been used for ovarian torsion, tubal ectopic pregnancy, and ovarian cystectomies. [10] This surgical approach is minimally invasive and has emerged in an effort to reduce pain, risks, and potential for scarring. [12]

9. Ovarian disease - Wikipedia

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   It is common for many women to develop a cyst in their lifetime. [4] At times, these can go unnoticed without pain or visible symptoms. A cyst may develop in either of the ovaries that are responsible for producing hormones and carrying eggs. Ovarian cysts can be of various types, such as dermoid cysts, endometrioma cysts, and the functional cyst.