Transvaginal interstitial laser treatment of the ovary for the management of chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation: first clinical experience

Gynecol Obstet Invest. 1997;44(2):115-9. doi: 10.1159/000291500.

Abstract

The feasibility of ultrasound-guided transvaginal interstitial laser treatment of the ovary (TILT) and its efficacy for ovulation induction was investigated in 3 hormone-therapy-resistant patients with chronic hyperandrogenic anovulation. TILT was performed at powers of 1-2 W and exposures of 75-600 s. Clear-cut hyperechogenic zones developed during laser irradiation with diameters of up to 13.7 mm. Spontaneous ovulation and/or hormonal changes after TILT did not occur. No adhesion formation was seen during a laparoscopy or laparotomy in 2 patients 6 months after TILT. In conclusion, TILT of the ovaries was simple to perform but so far the clinical results are disappointing. Further studies with a modified technique are necessary to further investigate the efficacy of TILT.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anovulation / etiology
  • Anovulation / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperandrogenism / complications*
  • Hyperandrogenism / surgery
  • Infertility, Female / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Ovary / surgery*
  • Ovary / ultrastructure
  • Pilot Projects