Table III.
Laparoscopic and hysteroscopic findings in the study population
| Findings | Frequency n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Right ovary | ||
| Normal | 408 (68) | |
| Absent (Congenital/surgical) | 4 (0.7) | |
| Atrophic | 4 (0.7) | |
| Polycystic ovary | 136 (22.6) | |
| Ovarian cyst | 36 (6) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 12 (2) | |
| Left ovary | ||
| Normal | 424 (70.6) | |
| Absent (Congenital/surgical) | 0 (0) | |
| Atrophic | 4 (0.7) | |
| Polycystic ovary | 140 (23.3) | |
| Ovarian cyst | 28 (4.7) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 4 (0.7) | |
| Right fallopian tube | ||
| Healthy and patent | 452 (75.3) | |
| Absent (Congenital/surgical) | 8 (1.3) | |
| Unhealthy and blocked | 60 (10) | |
| Looks health but blocked | 36 (6) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 24 (4) | |
| Hydrosalpinx | 20 (3.3) | |
| Left fallopian tube | ||
| Healthy and patent | 440 (73.3) | |
| Absent (Congenital/surgical) | 4 (0.7) | |
| Unhealthy and blocked | 80 (13.3) | |
| Looks health but blocked | 36 (6) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 20 (3.3) | |
| Hydrosalpinx | 20 (3.3) | |
| Uterus by laparoscopy | ||
| Normal | 504 (84) | |
| Absent or atrophic | 8 (1.3) | |
| Bicornuate | 4 (0.7) | |
| Unicornuate | 8 (1.3) | |
| Arcuate | 4 (0.7) | |
| Broad fundus | 20 (3.3) | |
| Fibroid | 24 (4) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 28 (4.7) | |
| Pouch of Douglas | ||
| No abnormality detected | 536 (89.3) | |
| Obscured with adhesions | 48 (8) | |
| Spots of endometriosis | 16 (2.7) | |
| Abdomen | ||
| No abnormality detected | 536 (89.3) | |
| Mild / moderate adhesions | 36 (6) | |
| Extensive adhesions | 28 (4.7) | |
| Hysteroscopy (n= 116) | ||
| Normal | 64 (55.3) | |
| Septum | 24 (20.7) | |
| Fibroid | 12 (10.3) | |
| Polyp | 4 (3.4) | |
| Intrauterine adhesions | 12 (10.3) | |