Does endometriosis cause infertility?
Endometriosis has been identified as a major cause of infertility. Endometriosis with scarring that distorts the anatomy of the pelvic organs may impair fertility. Endometriosis is the cause of infertility in approximately 35% of women with the disease. When there is no distortion of the pelvic organs or blockage of the fallopian tubes, endometriosis is less likely to impair fertility. Some women with endometriosis conceive without trouble. With appropriate treatment pregnancy can certainly be achieved by a woman with endometriosis. Sometimes, surgery may improve the chance of pregnancy in women with endometriosis.
