Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility and Getting Pregnant?
Infertility is a common symptom of endometriosis; although not all women who have fertility problems have endometriosis. About 30 to 40 percent of women with endometriosis are infertile, making it one of the top three causes of female infertility. The exact reason for a decrease in fertility with endometriosis is not clearly understood. The presence of endometriosis may involve physical blocking of the fallopian tubes due to implants or scarring; hormonal factors related to the presence of the endometrial implants; or the condition may change the uterus so it does not accept an embryo. However, having endometriosis does not fully prevent conception. Most women with endometriosis will be able to conceive, especially those with mild to moderate endometriosis.
