IVF Versus LOD in Women With CC Resistant PCOS

In Vitro Fertilization Versus Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Women With Clomiphene Citrate Resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) versus laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) in infertile women having clomiphene citrate (CC) resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Women will be randomly divided into two groups; IVF group and LOD group. Women in the IVF group will undergo one full IVF cycle. Women in the LOD group will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Infertile women with PCOS as defined by the Rotterdam criteria.
• CC resistance (defined as failure of ovulation after receiving 150 mg/day of CC for 5 consecutive days per cycle, for at least 3 consecutive cycles).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 20 or > 35 years.
• Presence of any infertility factor other than anovulatory PCOS.
• Previous history of ovarian surgery or surgical removal of one ovary.
• Previous exposure to cytotoxic drugs or pelvic irradiation.
• Oral hypoglycemic or hormonal therapy either currently or in the preceding 3 months.
• Metabolic or hormonal abnormalities.