What information should be given to women with endometriosis about their future fertility?
This paper outlines key fertility information for women with endometriosis, including the impact of age, prevalence of infertility, and considerations for conception, fertility preservation, and multidisciplinary care.
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This paper discusses what information should be provided to women with endometriosis who ask about future fertility, emphasizing the heterogeneity of the condition. It summarizes key points that, in the general population, age is the most relevant factor for estimating fertility; infertility affects about 20–30% of women with endometriosis; and fertility is generally difficult to predict except in women who underwent surgery in an infertility context, where the endometriosis fertility index (EFI) has been validated. It also states that women who have had endometriosis surgery but had never previously tried to conceive should not automatically be considered infertile, and that for women without prior surgery natural conception attempts should be prioritized for the first 6–12 months. It further notes that when ovarian reserve is at risk and there is no immediate pregnancy plan, fertility preservation can be considered, and that pain management (including surgery) should include evaluation of fertility parameters within multidisciplinary reference centers. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it provides guidance on communicating prognostic and decision-relevant information about future fertility to patients with endometriosis.
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