What effects does endometriosis have on infertility?

1. What effects does endometriosis have on infertility?
I've been trying to get pregnant for ages, could I have endometriosis?
Conception and endometriosis
Approximately 10% of all women of reproductive age suffer from endometriosis, many
without knowing it. Up to 50% of those who have infertility have endometriosis, which is
about *** women in Australia. Unfortunately, there is no conclusive information on why
endometriosis hinders conception. – that is not true – there are multiple reasons!!!
The theories about endometriosis and infertility
There are multiple reasons for those with endometriosis having trouble conceiving including:
 Widespread disease in the pelvis leading to distortion of the ovaries and tubes
 Tubes being blocked due to scar tissue
 Inflamed pelvic tissue causes the release of chemical that prevent implantation of an
embryo
Where there is a will, there is a way
If you've been having problems conceiving and endometriosis is thought to be the culprit
don't despair. There are many options available which have successfully helped women
with endometriosis become pregnant.

2. Treatments
The first step is to confirm the diagnosis and check both you and your partner, just to be
sure endometriosis is the ONLY issue. The next step is to decide which assisted
reproductive technology (ART) to use. Cost can play a role in this choice unfortunately:
Intra-uterine insemination (IUI) – the sperm is artificially inserted into the uterine cavity to
give a better chance of finding its egg.
In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) – the eggs are artificially inseminated before being introduced into
the uterus
What are the chances of becoming pregnant with endometriosis?
Endometriosis does seem to cause infertility and conception problems, but it's not a lost
cause. While approximately two-thirds who suffer are unable to conceive...a whopping ONE
THIRD do get pregnant once they begin treatment – what is the source of this statement – I
don’t think it is correct – too many other confounders to make a sweeping statement – a 25
year-old woman with endometriosis has WAY better success than a 39 year-old with
endometriosis. In clinical terms that's a very good chance of success.
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