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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
Volume 158, Issue 3, Pages 512-519Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14020
Keywords
endometrioma; endometriosis; fertility; fertility preservation
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The management of endometriomas in women wishing to preserve their fertility is complex, with surgery potentially impacting ovarian reserve. Assisted reproduction and oocyte cryopreservation play important roles in the evolving treatment of this disease. It is crucial to consider future fertility when navigating various management strategies for endometriomas.
The management of endometriomas in women wishing to preserve their fertility is complex. While surgery can help to achieve pregnancy in some, it may also have a detrimental effect on a woman's ovarian reserve. The present article reviews the impact of endometriomas on fertility and the different management approaches that should be considered in women who wish to preserve their fertility. This study also reviews the role of assisted reproduction in the setting of endometriomas, and the evolving role of oocyte cryopreservation for this benign but progressive disease. Using evidence from the latest guidelines and major publications, we emphasize the need to consider the woman's future fertility when navigating the diverse range of management strategies available, and outline an evidence-based framework to help facilitate fertility-friendly discussion, counseling and management of this complex disease.
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