Does minimal or mild endometriosis reduce fecundity?

K. Arumugam
In: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 1991 · vol. 11(3) , pp. 204–206 · doi:10.3109/01443619109013562 · W2157788599
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This study found that women with minimal or mild endometriosis experienced reduced cumulative conception rates at 6 and 12 months compared to women desiring further pregnancy after stopping oral contraception.

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SummaryFollowing laparoscopy, 31 patients with minimal or mild endometriosis (revised American Fertility Society classification, 1985) were followed up for 12 months. No treatment was given. The cumulative conception rates were calculated using the life-table method of analysis. For controls, 61 patients who had stopped oral contraception because they were desirous of a further pregnancy were used. The cumulative conception rates at 6 months and 12 months were reduced (P<0001) in the patients with endometriosis. These results show that women with minimal or mild endometriosis have reduced fecundity. The possible reasons are discussed.

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