The Effects of Endometriosis Without Ovary Lesions on Ovarian Reserve Function

Objective:To investigate the relationship between endometriosis without ovary lesions and ovarian reserve function.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 100 infertile women who underwent in vitro fertilization(IVF)from January 2005 to January 2009 in Centre for Reproductive Medicine,Anhui provincial hospital.Patients were divided into two groups:group A contained 50 cases of Endometriosis without ovary lesions diagnosed by la paroscopy;group B(control group)contained 50 cases of tubal obstruction.Serum FSH,LH,E2 hormone and antral follicular count(AFC)were measured on day 3 of menses.Number of retrieved oocytes,embryo quality,cycle can cellation rate and clinical pregnancy rates were compared between two groups.Results:Compared to the control group,group A has higher levels of the basis FSH,FSH/LH ratio,E2,Gn dosage,and cycle cancellation rate,but less AFC and retrieved oocytes.The difference are statistically significant.Serum LH hormone on day 3 of menses,high-quality embryo rate and pregnancy rate are not different between groups.Conclusions:Endometriosis acceler ated ovarian reserve failure.Women with endometriosis should be advised to conceive and give birth to a child as soon as possible,if necessary,acceptting the assisted reproductive technology.