What is the Role of a Laparoscopy in Infertility?
A laparoscopy is particularly helpful in diagnosing and effectively treating endometriosis or pelvic adhesions (scar tissue). Both of these conditions can cause pelvic pain and/or infertility. The incisions for this outpatient surgical procedure are small (1/4-1/2″) and full recovery is often achieved within several days. Most importantly, in individuals with either of these conditions, a laparoscopy can dramatically improve the chances of conception.
Related Questions
- Does transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy render standard diagnostic laparoscopy obsolete for unexplained infertility investigation?
- Should a laparoscopy be performed for patients with unexplained infertility to diagnose endometriosis?
- Can diagnostic laparoscopy be avoided in routine investigation for infertility?
