To study the relationship between endometriosis and ovulatory dysfunction, we induced ovarian endometriosis in the rabbit model Adipose tissue was placed in the contralateral ovary as a control. Ovulation was induced with human chorionic go…
Superovulation with intrauterine insemination (SO-IUI) has been suggested as an alternative to gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), despite the absence of controlled or comparative trials. We retrospectively analyzed all GIFT and SO-IUI c…
Endometriosis appears under a wide array of morphologies, and early microscopic disease escapes visual inspection. To improve endoscopic diagnosis, we studied the optical properties of ectopic endometrial tissue, in particular laser-induced…
There are few objective data to support the clinical impression that pregnancy exerts a beneficial effect on endometriosis. In this study, we examined the progression-regression of endometriosis in pregnant and nonpregnant monkeys. Endometr…
To elucidate the etiology of infertility due to endometriosis, we autografted endometrial or adipose tissue to the pelvic peritoneum of 21 cynomolgus monkeys. These primates were divided into five groups: control animals with adipose tissue…
To study the relationship between peritoneal fluid prostaglandins and infertility associated with endometriosis, we autografted endometrial or adipose tissue to the pelvic peritoneum in 21 monkeys. Peritoneal washings were collected prior t…
During an 8-year period, the records of 90 patients with mild pelvic endometriosis diagnosed by endoscopy were reviewed to determine whether conservative surgical treatment resulted in higher pregnancy rates than expectant management. Forty…
The association of endometriosis and infertility is well know. However, the exact mechanisms involved remain unclear. To study the effect of endometriosis on fertility, an experimental model was developed using New Zealand White rabbits. En…
One hundred and fifty-three patients with pelvic endometriosis met the study criteria of inferility, tissue diagnosis, treatment with conservative surgery, and adequate follow-up. The extent of disease was classified according to Acosta and…