Endometriosis as a cause of infertility

Eric S. Surrey, E. S. Surrey, Surrey ES, Halme J, J Halme, Jouko Halme
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 1989 · vol. 16(1) , pp. 79–91 · doi:10.1016/s0889-8545(21)00139-x · PMID:2664624 · W2301625722
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This paper reviews the role of endometriosis in causing infertility and explores potential treatment strategies for affected individuals.

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Abstract

Although association between moderate or severe endometriosis and infertility is fairly well established, the link between lesser disease stages and infertility is more tenuous. The proposed mechanisms underlying this association are reviewed. These include mechanical factors, changes in the peritoneal fluid environment, activation of local or systemic immune response, and abnormalities of ovulation, fertilization, and early pregnancy.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Infertility Abortion, Incomplete Abortion, Incomplete Abortion, Incomplete Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Female Female Humans Humans Infertility Infertility Interleukin-1 Interleukin-1 Interleukin-1

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