Endometriosis and infertility: how and when to treat?

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue (glands or stroma) outside the uterus, which induces a chronic inflammatory reaction. Although endometriosis impairs fertility, it does not usually completely prevent conception. The question of evidence based-medicine guidelines in...

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Published in:Frontiers in surgery 2014-07, Vol.1, p.24-24
Main Authors: Fadhlaoui, Anis, Bouquet de la Jolinière, Jean, Feki, Anis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endometriosis
hormonal therapy
Infertility, Female
IVF
laparoscopic surgery
Surgery
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Summary:Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue (glands or stroma) outside the uterus, which induces a chronic inflammatory reaction. Although endometriosis impairs fertility, it does not usually completely prevent conception. The question of evidence based-medicine guidelines in endometriosis-associated infertility is weak in many situations. Therefore, we will highlight in this issue where the challenges are.
ISSN:2296-875X
2296-875X
DOI:10.3389/fsurg.2014.00024