Optimizing endometriosis diagnosis and mapping: The important role of advanced transvaginal ultrasound.
Endometriosis is estimated to affect 5%-10% of women of reproductive age, making timely diagnosis essential for initiating treatment, alleviating symptoms, and reducing the risk of disease progression. Unfortunately, the diagnostic …
In Vivo Shadows and In Vitro Light: The Early Embryological Journey Amid Endometriosis.
Endometriosis significantly impacts fertility through complex mechanisms. These include chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and anatomical distortion. These mechanisms impair oocyte quality, embryo development, and implantation. While in vivo challenges persist, …
IVF/ICSI or surgery as first approach for the treatment of infertility associated with ovarian and deep infiltrating endometriosis? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis (CRD42024588171) compared the effectiveness of surgery followed by IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) with direct IVF/ICSI (i.e. without previous surgery) on the reproductive outcomes of infertile …