Surgery for the removal of endometriomas before in vitro fertilization does not increase implantation and pregnancy rates

Garcia-Velasco JA, Juan A Garcia-Velasco, Juan A. García-Velasco, Arici A, Aydin Arici, Aydın Arıcı
Fertility and sterility · 2004 · vol. 81(5) , pp. 1206 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.10.032 · PMID:15136078 · W2008871305
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This study investigated whether surgically removing endometriomas prior to in vitro fertilization improves implantation and pregnancy rates.

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Abstract

Laparoscopic cystectomy of large endometriomas before an IVF cycle does not increase the implantation and pregnancy rate.

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endometriosis

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Embryo Implantation Embryo Implantation Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Fertilization in Vitro Ovarian Diseases Pregnancy Rate Pregnancy Rate Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Pregnancy Pregnancy

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