Natural pregnancy is possible in women with endometriosis, although these patients may find it more difficult to achieve pregnancy.
On the other hand, the specialist may consider it appropriate to perform prior surgery to remove possible adhesions or endometriotic cysts. However, this intervention may involve the removal of healthy ovarian tissue, which would affect the ovarian reserve. Therefore, this surgical approach is only performed when it is considered necessary.
Another possible option is to perform directed intercourse, in which the gynaecologist monitors the woman's menstrual cycle and ovulation in order to schedule sexual intercourse.
Read the full article on: Can You Get Pregnant with Endometriosis? – Your Chances of Success ( 78).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Manuel Aparicio Caballero M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Mark P. Trolice M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.E. (reproductive endocrinologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 06/15/2021
