Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial cells of the inner uterine lining can be found outside the uterus.

 

When there is a history of infertility and the female partner ends up having a laparoscopy, one third of the time, we find endometriosis. The same incidence has been found in women undergoing laparoscopy for non-infertility reasons.

 

This finding, together with the lack of consistent scientific evidence that surgical or medical removal of endometriosis increases the probability of a pregnancy, has led some clinicians to believe that endometriosis is merely a sign of another underlining cause of infertility.

 

When we examine and treat patients with the sole diagnosis of endometriosis, we commonly find undiagnosed egg, sperm, or tubal factors.

 

On the other hand, once endometriosis becomes so severe as to cause scarring around the Fallopian tubes and ovaries, it will become an infertility factor.

 

 

 

If you have any questions regarding endometriosis or to request an appointment, please contact us by phone at 650-322-0500, via email at care@BayIVF.com, or use the Contact Bay IVF Center form on this page.