ReviewJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2022
Endometrioma and assisted reproductive technology: a review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of endometrioma size and bilaterality on clinical, surgical, and laboratory parameters in endometriosis: A retrospective study.Medicine · 2026Observational
- Endometriosis and Reproductive Sparing Surgery: A Narrative Review and AGREE II-S-Based Evaluation of International Guidelines.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Direct IVF versus prior laparoscopic cystectomy for ovarian endometrioma ≥4 cm: cumulative live birth rate and implications for fertility preservation - a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Article
- Identifying key determinants of cumulative live birth in women with ovarian endometrioma undergoing ethanol sclerotherapy followed byFrontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- May serum advanced oxidation protein products levels be diagnostic markers in endometrioma?BMC women's health · 2025Article
- The Hidden Danger in Endometriosis: Bilateral Pelvic Abscesses Following Fertility Treatment.Cureus · 2025Article
- Future of Sclerotherapy in the Treatment of Endometriosis: A Narrative Literature Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Comparison of Surgical Interventions for Endometrioma: A Systematic Review of Their Efficacy in Addressing Infertility.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Systematic review of the economic evaluation model of assisted reproductive technology.Health economics review · 2024Review
- Investigating Unilateral Ovarian Endometrioma's Effect on Ova and Embryo Quality in 409 Infertile Endometriotic Patients.Reproductive medicine and biologyArticle
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
purposeEndometriomas are a common cause of infertility necessitating assisted reproductive technology (ART). It had been previously thought that surgical removal of the endometriomas prior to ART would improve reproductive outcomes, but recent data suggests that surgical cystectomy might affect the ovarian reserve, decreasing the chances of ART success. The aim of this article is to review the literature on the effects of endometrioma surgery on ART outcomes providing an overview of the current evidence and assessing the need for further studies.
methodsA literature search was performed using PubMed and MEDLINE databases to identify studies that discuss endometriomas and assisted reproductive technology before versus after surgery.
resultsIn women with an endometrioma requiring ART, growing evidence suggests that surgery might result in damage to the ovarian reserve and further decrease chances of fertility. However, pregnancy rates, implantation rates, fertilization rates, and live birth rates seemed to be consistently similar across both groups.
conclusionThe current evidence is inconclusive on whether endometriomas should be surgically removed prior to ART. Further large randomized controlled trials are needed for a definite answer, and until then, management should be individualized.
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