The representability of laparoscopic ovarian biopsies for the cellular structure and function of the ovaries.

Model biopsy specimens from 100 surgically removed ovaries were studied. They were matched in respect of size, dimensions and examination technique to 110 ovarian biopsy specimens obtained during laparoscopy from 60 amenorrhoeic patients. It was found that ovarian biopsy specimens with an all-round edge length of 4 to 5 mm permit usable conclusions in respect of the structure and hence also of the function of normal ovaries.