PCOS Treatment (Ovarian Drilling)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects millions of women in India. One of its most devastating effects is anovulation—the ovaries develop a thick outer capsule that traps the eggs, preventing them from being released each month, which leads to severe infertility.

When weight loss and ovulation-inducing medications (like Clomiphene or Letrozole) fail to help a woman ovulate, **Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (LOD)** is a highly effective surgical next step.

At Prakash Hospital, our fertility specialists use this minimally invasive surgery to break through the thick outer shell of the ovary, lower the excess male hormones (androgens) being produced, and successfully trigger regular, natural ovulation to help you achieve pregnancy.

During the Procedure: This is a day-care laparoscopic surgery performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a tiny incision near the belly button and inserts a camera. Using a specialized laser or electrical needle, the surgeon carefully makes 4 to 10 tiny punctures (drills) into the thick outer surface of each ovary.

How it works: By destroying a small portion of the ovarian tissue that is overproducing testosterone, the hormonal environment in the pelvis rapidly normalizes. This sudden drop in male hormones often 'reboots' the ovary, allowing it to respond to the brain's signals and release an egg naturally in the following cycles.