{"paper_id":"d46b7f64-1c78-4fc9-a7f9-d9bda70bb117","body_text":"Abstract\nThe utility of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for refractory infertility associated with endometriosis was studied by reviewing the 6-year experience with IVF and pregnancy follow-up at University Hospital, London, Ontario. Two hundred forty cycles were begun in 124 couples in whom endometriosis was the sole identified cause of infertility. In a program employing predominantly ultrasoundguided transvaginal oocyte retrieval, live birth rates were not reduced with advanced degrees of endometriosis. Live births were positively correlated with a shorter infertility duration.\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nOehninger S., Acosta AA, Kreiner D, Muasher SJ Jones HW Jr, Rosenwaks Z: In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF/ET): an established and successful therapy for endometriosis. J Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 1988;5:249–256\nYovich JL, Matson PL, Richardson PA, Hilliard C: Hormonal profiles and embryo quality in women with severe endometriosis treated by in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Fertil Steril 1988;50:308–313\nMatson PL, Yovich JL: The treatment of infertility assocated with endometriosis by in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril 1986;46:432–434\nWardle PG, Foster PA, Mitchell JD, McLaughlin EA, Sykes JAC, Corrigan E, Hull MGR, Ray BD, McDermott A: Endometriosis and IVF: Effect of prior therapy. Lancet 1986; 1:267–276\nDamewood MD: The role of the new reproductive technologies including IVF and GIFT in endometriosis. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am 1989;16:179–191\nThe American Fertility Society: Revised American Fertility Society Classification of Endometriosis: Fertil Steril 1985; 43:351\nSmall DRJ, Collins JA, Wilson EH, Wrixon W: Interpretation of semen analysis among infertile couples. Can Med Assoc J 1987;136:829–833\nYuzpe AA, Brown SE, Casper RF, Nisker JE, Graves G: Rates and outcomes of pregnancies achieved in the first 4 years of an in-vitro fertilization program. Can Med Assoc J 1989;140:167–172\nYuzpe AA, Brown SE, Casper RF, Nisker J, Graves G, Shatford L: Transvaginal, ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval for in vitro fertilization. J Reprod Med 1989;34:937\nCaro CM, Trounson A: Successful fertilization, embryo development, and pregnancy in human in vitro fertilization (IVF) using a chemically defined culture medium containing no protein. J Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 1986;3:215\nMolloy D, Martin M, Speirs A, Lopata A, Clarke G, McBain J, Ngu A, Johnston IH: Performance of patients with a “frozen pelvis” in an in vitro fertilization program. Fertil Steril 1987;47:450–455\nChillik CF, Acosta AA, Garcia JE, Perera S, Van Uem JFHM, Rosenwaks Z, Jones HW Jr: The role of in vitro fertilization in infertile patients with endometriosis. Fertil Steril 1985;44:56–61\nThomas EJ, Cooke ID: Successful treatment of asymptomatic endometriosis: Does it benefit infertile women? Br Med J 1987;294:1117–1119\nCollins JA, Wrixon W, Janes LB, Wilson EH: Treatment-independent pregnancy among infertile couples. N Engl J Med 1983;309:1201–1206\nAuthor information\nAuthors and Affiliations\nRights and permissions\nAbout this article\nCite this article\nTummon, I.S., Colwell, K.A., Mackinnon, C.J. et al. Abbreviated endometriosis-associated infertility correlates with in vitro fertilization success. J Assist Reprod Genet 8, 149–153 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01131705\nReceived:\nAccepted:\nIssue date:\nDOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01131705","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}