CASE DISCUSSION
Fertility Preservation and Endometriosis
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Case Description
Fertility preservation is a crucial consideration for individuals with endometriosis, a condition that can affect reproductive health. Endometriosis can lead to pelvic scarring, ovarian cysts, and fallopian tube damage, impacting fertility potential. Options for fertility preservation include...
Case Summary
- Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting about 10% of women in their reproductive years, can significantly reduce fertility rates. The condition affects fertility through pelvic anatomical distortion, adenomyosis, local inflammation, and impaired egg migration. Untreated endometriosis can reduce ovarian reserves, posing a treatment dilemma as surgical intervention risks further damage to the ovaries. Fertility preservation should be considered from the first patient visit.
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Dr. Richika Sahay
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