Endometriosis and infertility: how and when to treat?

Frontiers in Surgery, 1, 24

DOI 10.3389/fsurg.2014.00024

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.

Topics

endometriosis infertility treatment options, endometriosis-related infertility management, laparoscopic surgery endometriosis fertility, hormonal therapy endometriosis infertility, when to treat endometriosis for fertility, endometriosis excision pregnancy outcomes, endometriosis infertility guidelines, surgical versus medical endometriosis treatment, endometriosis fertility preservation, endometriosis ivf alternatives, endometriosis conception rates after surgery

Cite this article

Fadhlaoui, A., ̈re, J. B. D. L. J., & Feki, A. (2015). Endometriosis and infertility: how and when to treat?. *Frontiers in surgery*, *1*, 24. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2014.00024

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