Is clomid something recommended for someone with stage 4 endometriosis trying to conceive?
I asked my doc if the cyst posed a problem and he said if it was larger then he would be concerned, but he said given the size it’s not an issue. Well, if the clomid causes the cyst to grow, then that scares me. Not sure if I should consult another fertility doctor? ANSWER: Hello Kristen from the U.S., In general, if a patient has stage 3 or 4 endometriosis, then the treatment of choice is IVF. The reason is because the endometriosis, despite the laparoscopy and Lupron, causes the pelvis to be inflamed and is hostile to the egg. Basically the egg gets destroyed before it can make it into the tube. This is not 100% of cases, however. I have had patients with stage 4 endometriosis that become pregnant naturally. How they did it, I cannot explain, but they are definitely the exceptions to the rule. In general, natural pregnancy is very very difficulty with stage 4. Therefore, if you consulted me, I would recommend IVF to you. The cyst you had (2 mms) is a normal follicle and technically N
