Endometrioma Cyst: To Remove or Not?

Pratap Kumar, Anand Balasubramanian
In: International Journal of Infertility & Fetal Medicine · 2012 · vol. 3(1) , pp. 26–29 · doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10016-1036 · W2145231085
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Endometriomas, accounting for 35% of benign ovarian cysts, show reduced responsiveness to gonadotropins after cystectomy, suggesting surgery only for large cysts or severe symptoms.

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ABSTRACT Endometriomas account for 35% of benign ovarian cyst. Convincing evidence has emerged showing the reduced responsiveness to gonadotropins after ovarian cystectomy. Surgery should be envisaged only in the presence of large cyst or with severe symptoms. For endometriomas less than 3 cm cyst, aggressive removal of same may lead to a poor response during ovulation inductions. How to cite this article Kumar P, Balasubramanian A. Endometrioma Cyst: To Remove or Not? Int J Infertility Fetal Med 2012;3(1):26-29.

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