Assisted reproduction in endometriosis

Endometriosis – a disease causing pain and infertility – is encountered in nearly 50% of infertile women. While medical treatment is effective on pain and recurrence of symptoms after surgical excision, it is of no help for treating infertility for which the only options considered are surgery and ART.Surgery enhances the chances of conceiving naturally during the 12-18 ensuing months irrespective of the stage of the disease. Surgery however is of no help when ART is considered, as it does not improve outcome and can only harm the ovarian response to stimulation.
Source: Best Practice and Research. Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research