INFERTILITY RELATED TO ENDOMETRIOSIS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Endometriosis is a multifactorial and systemic disease that exerts both pleiotropic direct and indirect effects on reproductive function. The complex interplay between the endometriosis subtype, pain, inflammation, altered pelvic anatomy, adhesions, impaired ovarian reserve/function, disrupted endometrial receptivity, along with the systemic effects of the disease, all contribute to infertility associated with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity, which follows the hormonal cycles occurring in women. This pathology affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age and is one of the primary causes of infertility. Approximately 30–50% of women with endometriosis encounter challenges with conception [1].