Management of endometriosis‐related subfertility

Letters and emails

“…We thank Mr Quinn for his comments on our article. We endeavoured to discuss management of endometriosis‐related subfertility in keeping with the available evidence 1 . We agree that there is much still to be learned about the mechanisms whereby endometriosis develops and the ways in which it may be related to subfertility.…”

“…There is limited evidence regarding the benefits of surgery in endometriosis‐associated subfertility and in treating symptoms of chronic pelvic pain 1,2 . The absence of efficacy suggests that our understanding of endometriosis is imprecise.…”

Current Role of Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in the Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis-A Clinical Review

“…Inflammatory changes in the peritoneal fluid can inhibit fertilization of the ovum or interfere with oocyte development and early embryogenesis. Finally, reduced endometrial receptivity impairs the implantation process [8]. Several European studies have shown significant delay in the diagnosis of endometriosis.…”