title: Treatment in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with emphasis on ovarian electrocautery.
abstract: The current opinion about the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome is presented. The advantages of ovarian electrocautery, the method pioneered by the author of the paper, is emphasised. Endocrine short and long term effects and the effectiveness of ovarian electrocautery in the infertility treatment are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aker University Hospital, Oslo.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gjønnaess
mesh_terms: D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*