Endometriosis and fertility: can I get pregnant?
Endometriosis is a common cause of difficulty getting pregnant — sometimes the first sign. The good news: many women with endometriosis do conceive, with or without help.
How it can affect fertility
- Inflammation and adhesions that alter pelvic anatomy.
- Endometriomas that affect ovarian reserve or function.
- A less favorable pelvic environment for conception.
What options exist
- Excision surgery in selected cases may improve the odds, especially with pain or an endometrioma.
- Assisted reproduction (depending on the case), sometimes coordinated with a fertility specialist.
- The decision depends on your age, time trying, symptoms and findings.
The key
There's no single recipe. An endometriosis specialist can help define the right sequence (when to operate, when to move to assisted reproduction) so you don't lose valuable time.
Recognize these symptoms? Take the symptom self-test and, if you need it, book an online evaluation (USD $50) with a specialist in minimally invasive excision surgery for endometriosis.
FAQ
Does endometriosis always cause infertility?
No; many women conceive. But get evaluated early.
Does pregnancy cure endometriosis?
No — a myth. It may temporarily ease symptoms, not remove it.