Cumulative pregnancy rates in infertile women with endometriosis.

Badawy Sz, S Z Badawy, ElBakry Mm, M M ElBakry, Samuel F, Felix Uchenna Samuel, F Samuel, M Dizer, Dizer M
The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1988 · vol. 33(9) , pp. 757–60 · PMID:3172081 · W2469473259
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Expectant management for six months had a similar five-year cumulative pregnancy rate (90%) to danazol treatment (55.2%) in mild endometriosis, while surgery yielded 89.4% in severe cases.

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Abstract

We compared the effects of expectant and medical treatment on the fertility outcome in women with mild endometriosis. The five-year cumulative percentage of pregnancy with expectant treatment was 90%. In cases treated with 800 mg danazol a day for six months, the five-year cumulative percentage of pregnancy was 55.2. There was no statistical difference between the two groups. In surgically treated severe endometriosis the five-year cumulative percentage of pregnancy was 89.4. Patients with minimal or mild endometriosis should be offered expectant management for at least six months after all the associated factors are treated. Microsurgery is acceptable management for severe stages of the disease.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Infertility Ovarian Neoplasms Adult Danazol Danazol Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Fertility Follow-Up Studies Humans Infertility Microsurgery Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Ovarian Neoplasms Pregnancy

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