Oocyte competence in in  vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection patients suffering from endometriosis and its possible association with subsequent treatment outcome: a matched case–control study

ConclusionsEndometriosis patients, in particular those with severe endometriosis, present lower‐quality oocytes. Once fertilized, no impairment of further preimplantation embryo development and pregnancy outcome right up to healthy live birth rate has to be expected.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - July 21, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Omar Shebl, Ida Sifferlinger, Alwin Habelsberger, Peter Oppelt, Richard B. Mayer, Erwin Petek, Thomas Ebner Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research