{"paper_id":"2ac0bd46-cca0-4c22-aca1-98f31a7e5206","body_text":"Abstract\nThere is no single, unifying explanation for the infertility of all patients with endometriosis. By understanding the possible multiple relationships, clinicians can provide the rationale for treatment of endometriosis in the infertile couple. Our present knowledge stems from clinical experience, clinical and epidemiological studies, and basic scientific studies in animals with endometriosis.\nPreview\nUnable to display preview. Download preview PDF.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nHull MGR, Glazener CMA, Kelly NJ, et al. Population study of causes, treatment, and outcome of infertility. Brit Med J 1985;291:1693–1697.\nButtram VC Jr, Reiter RC. Endometriosis. In Buttram VC Jr, Reiter RC, eds. Surgical treatment of the infertile female. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins, 1985, pp 89–148.\nCounseller VS. Endometriosis. A clinical and surgical review. 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