Endometriosis and Infertility
Table of Contents Introduction . 2 What is endometriosis? . 2 Does endometriosis cause infertility? . 2 How is endometriosis treated? . 2 How can someone tell if she has endometriosis? . 3 Etiology/Pathogenesis . 4 Treatment 7 Medical treatment 7 Surgery . 7 Assisted reproductive technology . 8 Introduction Infertility Treatment affects around 30–50 per cent of people with endometriosis. Endometriosis lesions can cause inflammation in the area and may form scar tissue, as well as stick different organs together. They also bleed, similarly to the regular uterine lining, in response to hormones What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is when tissue is found outside the uterus that appears similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Endometriosis may grow on the outside of your uterus, ovaries, and tubes and even on your bladder or intestines. This tissue can irritate structures that it touches, causing pain and adhes...