Endometriosis and assisted reproduction: the role for reproductive surgery (original) (raw)

Endometriosis is linked to subfertility and pelvic pain, leading to a significant focus on its impact on assisted reproductive technology (ART). Through various mechanisms, endometriosis can impair reproductive outcomes, raising the question of the interplay between surgical treatments and ART. This review examines how untreated versus surgically treated endometriosis affects infertility treatments and whether ART may influence the progression of endometriosis. Future research is needed to better understand which treatment options optimize outcomes for women facing endometriosis-related subfertility.