The effect of adnexal surgery on the ovarian response to stimulation in in vitro fertilization

Adrian Shulman, Hadar Marom, Gab I. Oelsner, Ariel Horowitz, Isaac Ben-Nun, Shlomo Mashiach, Jehoshua Dor

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Abstract

Objectives: The effect of adnexal surgery on ovarian function is a controversial issue of high clinical significance. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of adnexal surgery on ovarian function. Study design: All patients who underwent adnexal surgery in our department during an 8-year period (all records were obtained from the hospital database between January 1991 and December 1998) were cross-matched with our in vitro fertilization (IVF) database. We compared the baseline hormonal levels and the patients' response to IVF stimulation (assessed by the total amount of gonadotropins, maximal estradiol (E2) levels, number of retrieved and fertilized oocytes). Results: Sixty-four consecutive patients who underwent adnexal surgery were compared with 68 matched controls. Neither of the analyzed parameters were affected by the tubal surgery. Conclusions: We conclude from our study adnexal surgery is not detrimental to ovarian function.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)158-162
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume103
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jul 2002

Keywords

  • IVF
  • Laparoscopy
  • Laparotomy

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