Endometriosis and Infertility Management

Management of Endometriosis-Associated Infertility

Endometriosis is a common, chronic disease. Patients typically present with pelvic pain, infertility, and/or an adnexal mass. Results from the limited number of studies that have been published indicate that the true prevalence of endometriosis, along with the associated infertility, has been increasing. Debates about infertility management arise from the contradiction between the contraceptive...

Management of infertility in women with endometriosis.

Although there is confirmed an association between endometriosis and infertility, precise standards of managements have not yet been established. Ablation of endometriotic lesions plus adhesiolysis in minimal to mild endometriosis is more effective than diagnostic laparoscopy alone in improving fertility. Suppression of ovarian function and hormonal treatment alone are not effective in improvin...

Endometriosis and infertility.

As we know, Endometriosis, is a common cause of pelvic pain and infertility in our female patients. The primary goal for treating these patients is to relieve pain and/or improve fertility. Despite extensive research, the management of endometriosis is unclear. The management pathway often depends upon the goal of the patient. Both medical and surgical treatment options are available, yet there...

I-24: Endometriosis and Infertility

I-29: Surgical Management of Endometriosis Related Infertility

The precise relationship between endometriosis and infertility is debated. Surgery is considered to play a role within the framework of the therapeutic options to cure infertile women with the disease even though its effectiveness is generally modest. In fact, there is unquestionably the need to improve surgical techniques in this area. Specifically, two main aspects require optimization: 1. pr...