[Management of female patients with the Stein-Leventhal syndrome]

The treatment by wedge resection of the ovaries in the Stein-Leventhal syndrome has been considered in 47 cases. The periods were restored to normal in 31 of cases. Ovulation occurred in 19 of cases. Pregnancy was achieved in 15 cases of 39 patients complaining of infertility. The authors discuss the method of wedge resection, the results of therapy, the problems of the recidivation and deal with the oncological, hormonal and psychical follow-up care of the patients. The authors' own principles of treatment are also summed up.