Second surgery for recurrent unilateral endometriomas and impact on ovarian reserve: a case-control study

Simone Ferrero; Carolina Scala; Annalisa Racca; Luana Calanni; Valentino Remorgida; Pier Luigi Venturini; Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.01.032

Second surgery for recurrent unilateral endometriomas and impact on ovarian reserve: a case-control study

Simone Ferrero, Carolina Scala, Annalisa Racca, Luana Calanni, Valentino Remorgida, Pier Luigi Venturini, Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore

Fertility and sterility · 2015 · vol. 103(5) , pp. 1236–1243 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.01.032 · PMID:25681854 · W1996268553

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This case-control study investigated the impact of repeat surgeries for recurrent unilateral endometriomas on ovarian reserve.

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Ovarian Reserve Ovary Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Adult Anti-Mullerian Hormone Anti-Mullerian Hormone Biomarkers Biomarkers Databases, Factual Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human Hospitals, University Humans Italy

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