text: ovarian laparoscopy? i was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries, and after a year, the cysts have not gone away.  my gynecologist said that if the cysts still do not go away by the time of my next visit (six months), we should seriously consider laparoscopy.   i'm confused about an ovarian laparoscopy.  the way it was explained to me, i think my doctor just wanted to look.  i read online that laparoscopy is used just to see.  however, i have also read that if an abnormality is seen, such as a cyst, the doctor will drain them.  also, is this what is called "ovarian drilling"?  i heard that if i develop scar tissue, i will not be able to get pregnant.  what are the chances that i will be scarred?  lastly, would this be for both ovaries?   thank you. polycysitic ovaries, or pcos is a complex condition that to this day has no clear cut situations. but first as off let me address your possibilities of not being able to fall pregnant. this is not always the case. your presonal situation will be different to every other woman with psoc, so this is something only you and your doctor can discuss, however, more and more women who suffer from pcos are falling pregnant. if you are in a relationship and are looking ot fall pregnant, then there are many things medically that can be done to assist, however some women dont need assistance at all.  secondly, a laparoscopy is a procedure that uses a "laparoscope" via a key hole inscision to send a camera to your ovaries to have a look.  your doctor may or may not remove cysts that he sees, as depending of the size and the nature of the cyst, they can often disappear over time. if he does chose to remove the cyst, it generally can be done through the same key hole inscision.   also, ovarian drilling, done during laparoscopy, is a procedure in which a laser fibre or electrosurgical needle punctures the ovary 4 to 10 times. this treatment results in a dramatic lowering of male hormones within days and is often performed in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome. studies have shown that up to 80 percent of patients will benefit from such treatment.  one thing i wish to say to you is never follow 'things you have heard' as gospel for your own health. only a health professional who knows your medical history should make calls on your personal situation.   but i do suggest that you read health journals, or even go to www.soulcysters.com it is a support group for women with pcos and can be a valuable resource for information.  good luck, and your situation isnt as uncommon as you may believe and all you have to do is ask a few other woman, and chances are, one of them will have pcos too.