[Endometriosis and infertility]

Gynecol Obstet Fertil. 2006 May;34(5):379-84. doi: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2006.03.002. Epub 2006 May 2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Relationship between infertility and endometriosis is still controversial. Many mechanisms have been reported such as anatomical disorders, biologic and cytological modifications of peritoneal liquid, functional ovarian and endometrial disorders, reduced embryo quality. Management of infertility related to endometriosis is difficult and no consensus has been published yet. Following recent clinical data, therapeutic strategies are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endometriosis / complications*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology*
  • Infertility, Female / surgery
  • Infertility, Female / therapy*
  • Reproduction / physiology*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted