Bilateral undescended ovaries: association with infertility and treatment with IVF

Abstract

Objective: To describe the clinical findings in a patient with bilateral undescended ovaries and infertility who was successfully treated by IVF.

Design: Case report.

Setting: University hospital.

Patient(s): A 35-year-old woman with bilateral undescended ovaries.

Intervention(s): Hysterosalpingography, laparoscopy, and an IVF cycle.

Main outcome measure(s): Anatomic description and pregnancy test.

Result(s): This patient conceived and delivered a twin gestation after laparoscopic retrieval of oocytes and transfer of two blastocysts.

Conclusion(s): Bilateral undescended ovaries is a rare condition that can be associated with infertility but can be successfully treated by IVF.