Mohan S. Kamath

RESEARCH QUESTION: Is co-existing polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM) associated with a higher cumulative live birth rate (LBR) after assisted reproductive technology (ART) in women with advanced endometriosis? DESIGN: A retrospective coh…

The cause of infertility in women with endometriosis remains unclear. Elevated levels of iron in the follicular fluid (FF), potentially leading to oxidative stress, have been reported in endometriosis. In this study, we aimed to compare mar…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To externally validate the Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) and to assess cumulative spontaneous pregnancy rates in women with moderate to severe endometriosis following fertility-enhancing minimally invasive surgery. D…

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition which can lead to infertility in women during reproductive age. Endometriosis influences the assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes by its impact on oocyte and embryo quality, oocy…

BACKGROUND: Infertility is a global health issue. The variation in the prevalence of unexplained infertility is attributed to the choice of investigation. There remains a knowledge gap on the impact of minimal and mild endometriosis on trea…

STUDY QUESTION: Does endometriosis affect live birth following donor oocyte recipient versus autologous IVF? SUMMARY ANSWER: There was no significant difference in the live birth rate (LBR) in women with endometriosis undergoing donor oocy…

The standard fertility workup includes assessment of ovulation, semen analysis, and evaluation of tubal patency. If the fertility workup is found to be normal, a diagnosis of unexplained infertility is made. The role of laparoscopy in ferti…