The dilemma of endometriosis: is consensus possible with an enigma?

Nezhat C, Camran Nezhat, E. Littman, Littman ED, Eva D Littman, Ruth B. Lathi, Bülent Berker, Berker B, Bulent Berker, Westphal LM, Lynn M. Westphal, Giudice LC, Linda C. Giudice, Milki AA, Amin A. Milki
Fertility and sterility · 2005 · vol. 84(6) , pp. 1587–1588 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.06.033 · PMID:16359950 · W2134551173
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This paper explores the challenges and lack of consensus in understanding and diagnosing the complex condition known as endometriosis.

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Abstract

Many will agree that the use of laparoscopy to diagnose and potientially treat endometriosis in patients who suffer from infertility has been superseded by IVF and sometimes oocyte donation, especially in older patients. The findings of our study add another dimension to management of endometriosis in the setting of infertility and emphasize the importance of keeping laparoscopy in the infertility management equation.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Infertility, Female Laparoscopy Consensus Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Pregnancy

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