Endometriosis and infertility: how and when to treat?

Front Surg. 2014 Jul 2:1:24. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2014.00024. eCollection 2014.

Abstract

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue (glands or stroma) outside the uterus, which induces a chronic inflammatory reaction. Although endometriosis impairs fertility, it does not usually completely prevent conception. The question of evidence based-medicine guidelines in endometriosis-associated infertility is weak in many situations. Therefore, we will highlight in this issue where the challenges are.

Keywords: IVF; endometriosis; female; hormonal therapy; infertility; laparoscopic surgery.

Publication types

  • Review