The impact of IVF procedures on endometriosis recurrence

Laura Benaglia, Edgardo Somigliana, Paolo Vercellini, Benedetti F, Francesca Benedetti, Iemmello R, Roberta Iemmello, Valentina Vighi, Vighi V, Santi G, Giulia Santi, Ragni G, G. Ragni, Guido Ragni
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2009 · vol. 148(1) , pp. 49–52 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.09.007 · PMID:19800161 · W2014598248
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This paper investigates how in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures influence the recurrence of endometriosis in affected patients.

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ObjectiveIn infertile women with endometriosis requiring an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure, the potential risk of an IVF-related progression of the disease remains a matter of debate. Thus, since available data on this issue are scanty and controversial, an observational study has been herein conducted in order to clarify this issue.Study designWe recruited 233 women with endometriosis who underwent IVF cycles in our unit. Patients were contacted to assess whether they experienced recurrences of the disease after IVF. The main outcome was to evaluate the impact of the number of IVF cycles and the responsiveness to ovarian hyperstimulation on the likelihood of recurrence. Clinical characteristics of women who did and did not have a recurrence were compared.ResultsOne hundred and eighty-nine women were included, 41 of whom (22%) had a diagnosis of endometriosis recurrence. The 36 months cumulative recurrence rate was 20%. The number of IVF cycles and the responsiveness to ovarian hyperstimulation were not associated with the risk of disease recurrence. The adjusted OR for recurrences according to the number of started cycles was 0.92 (95% CI: 0.77-1.10) per cycle (p=0.35). The adjusted OR for recurrences in women with intact versus compromised ovarian reserve was 0.80 (95% CI: 0.40-1.58) (p=0.52).ConclusionsIVF procedures do not seem to influence the likelihood of endometriosis recurrence.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Fertilization in Vitro Adult Cohort Studies Endometriosis Female Humans Ovulation Induction Ovulation Induction Recurrence Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome

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