Despite the clinically recognized association between endometriosis and infertility, the
mechanisms implicated in endometriosis-associated infertility are not fully understood …

BACKGROUND Folliculogenesis occurs in the highly dynamic environment of the ovary.
Follicle cyclic recruitment, neo-angiogenesis, spatial displacement, follicle atresia and …

STUDY QUESTION How should endometriosis be diagnosed and managed based on the
best available evidence from published literature? SUMMARY ANSWER The current …

Endometriosis is estimated to affect up to 50% of infertile women, and severity of
endometriosis stage appears to correlate with reduced fertility. Ovarian endometriomas are …

Ovarian endometriomas have a negative impact on a patient's reproductive potential and
are likely to cause a reduction in ovarian reserve. The most commonly employed ovarian …

Ovarian endometriomas (OEs) are commonly detected by ultrasound in individuals affected
by endometriosis. Although surgery was widely regarded in the past as the gold standard for …

Ovarian endometriomas affect 17 to 44% of women with endometriosis, and are often
associated with pelvic pain and infertility. Treatment options include expectant management …

Management options for ovarian endometriomas include expectant management, medical
treatment, surgical treatment, in vitro fertilization (IVF), or a combination of the above. The …

Infertility affects 30% to 50% of women with endometriosis. Women with endometriosis are at
risk of decreased ovarian reserve, both because of the pathophysiology of the disease and …

Several mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of endometriosis-related
infertility. For patients considering surgery, the risk of iatrogenic injury is among the most …