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¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Gynecology

Background:

Endometriosis significantly impacts fertility, often necessitating assisted reproduction.
Surgical treatments for endometriosis-associated infertility have limited success.
Endometriosis can reduce the effectiveness of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs) for endometriosis-associated infertility.
To assess the impact of endometriosis on IVF outcomes.
To provide guidance on managing infertility in patients with endometriosis.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on endometriosis and infertility treatments.
Analysis of outcomes for various assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs) including controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, intrauterine insemination, and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Consideration of surgical interventions and their effects on ART efficacy and ovarian reserve.

Main Results:

Assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs) are the primary treatment for endometriosis-associated infertility.
Ovulation suppression before ART has not shown improved efficacy.
While mild endometriosis surgery may help ART, aggressive ovarian surgery should be avoided due to reduced ovarian reserve.
Endometrioma presence during ART pregnancy is linked to preterm birth and fetal growth issues.
ART pregnancy outcomes are not negatively affected by endometriosis history alone.

Conclusions:

Assisted reproduction techniques (ARTs) are the most effective treatment for endometriosis-associated infertility.
Early application of ARTs increases the likelihood of successful pregnancy.
Careful consideration of surgical interventions is crucial to preserve ovarian reserve for ART success.