[What is the true role of surgery in the infertility associated with endometriosis?]

J. Rodriguez-Purata, Rodríguez-Purata J, J Rodríguez-Purata, Cervantes E, E. Cervantes, Luna M, M. Luna, Sandler B, B. Sandler
Ginecologia y obstetricia de Mexico · 2016 · vol. 84(1) , pp. 37–45 · PMID:27290845 · W2436195837
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This review examines evidence for surgical treatment of endometriosis-related infertility, advocating for less invasive approaches and highlighting surgical risks for pregnant patients.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is one of the most challenging clinical conditions for gynecologists. Associated pain and infertility are often difficult to manage, and current treatment strategies remain limited. OBJECTIVE: This review reviews the current scientific evidence for general gynecologist and provides an overview of current information regarding the treatment of patients with endometriosis-related infertility, offering strong evidence to consider a less invasive approach, and highlights potential hazards of surgery within patients desiring to achieve a pregnancy.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_paininfertility

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Endometriosis Infertility, Female Pelvic Pain Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Gynecology Gynecology Gynecology Humans Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Pregnancy Pregnancy

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