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ArticleGynecologic and obstetric investigation2024

Postoperative Reproductive Outcomes in Patients with Endometriosis-Associated Infertility: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Khayal Gasimli, Dilara Akpinar, Bahar Gasimli, Annette Bachmann, Norbert Maczó, Rudy Leon De Wilde, Antoine Naem, Harald Krentel, Sven Becker, Morva Tahmasbi Rad

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Khayal GasimliDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Dilara AkpinarDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Bahar GasimliDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Annette BachmannDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Norbert MaczóDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Rudy Leon De WildeDepartment of Gynecology, Carl-von-Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany.
Antoine NaemDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Senology, Bethesda Hospital Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany.
Harald KrentelDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Senology, Bethesda Hospital Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany.
Sven BeckerDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.
Morva Tahmasbi RadDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, J.W. Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany.

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Abstract

objectivesEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease known to contribute to infertility. Laparoscopic excision of endometriotic lesions represents a standard treatment modality for symptomatic women. Our study aims to assess the potential benefits of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis in patients experiencing infertility associated with the condition, as well as to define the clinical factors that may impact the cumulative pregnancy rate.

designIn this retrospective analysis, a total of 102 patients with endometriosis-related infertility were enrolled. MATERIALS, SETTING,

methodsAll participants underwent reproductive surgery and were then categorized into two groups: those who conceived were assigned to group A, while those who did not were assigned to group B. The correlation between clinical factors and pregnancy rate was assessed using the log-rank test, and both univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted utilizing the Cox regression model.

resultsThe median age of the patients was 33.5 years, with a median follow-up duration of 70 months. Throughout the study period, 71 patients (69.6%) conceived (group A), while the remaining 31 patients (30.4%) did not conceive (group B), irrespective of the use of Assisted-Reproduction Technologies. The Cox regression model revealed that factors such as the duration of infertility, presence of deep infiltrating endometriosis, bowel endometriosis, rASRM stages, pelvic adhesions, and recurrent disease negatively impacted postoperative conception rates. Conversely, complete excision and coagulation of endometriotic lesions, as well as ablation of ovarian endometriomas, emerged as independent positive predictive factors for postoperative clinical pregnancy. LIMITATIONS: Limitations of this study is retrospective design of the study, as well as a small number of patients.

conclusionsComplete excision of endometriosis during reproductive surgery may yield a positive effect and optimize the likelihood of pregnancy in patients with endometriosis-related infertility.

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EndometriosisInfertility, FemaleLaparoscopyPregnancy RateAdultFemaleHumansPregnancyRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeAssisted-Reproduction TechnologiesEndometriosisExcisionInfertilityLaparoscopyPregnancy outcome

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PMCPMC11633888

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