Will endometriosis cause infertility

Answer 1

Not always. It also depends on the woman's genetic makeup on how fertile she would've been without the endometriosis. The locations, depth, and sizes of the endometrial implants are what determines infertility or difficulties in conception.

Answer 2

Endometriosis occurs when endometrial cells invade the pelvic cavity outside the uterus and continue to grow. These lesions or masses can be all different sizes and several different. The ovaries are one of the most common sites for the lesions to occur. These lesions are capable of distorting the large intestine, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Due to these complications, it can cause bowel problems and infertility

According to the Mayo Clinic, infertility is the most common complication of endometriosis. Approximately one-third to one-half of patients diagnosed with endometriosis has difficulties becoming pregnant. The endometrial lesions can interfere with the egg's ability to travel from the ovary, to the fallopian tubes and implantation as well. Another reason for impaired fertility is that the adhesions surrounding the uterus, pull it into a fixed, retoverted position. They can also interfere with conception itself. The lesions can block the path of the sperm and prevent it from ever reaching the egg to fertilize it. Despite these obstacles, many women with endometriosis are able to get pregnant

The fertility rates for women with a mild case of endometriosis without therapy are seventy-five percent. Because the fallopian tubes are often distorted and harmed from the endometrial lesions, women who suffer from severe cases of endometriosis often find it more difficult to conceive. For those who have severe cases of endometriosis, their fertility rate ranges from about thirty to forty percent. Surgery and ovulation induction are methods that are often used to help increase a woman's chance of becoming pregnant.

Answer 3

My doctor had explained that it is different for everyone...

Some women, cannot conceive with a mild case.

There are women that do get pregnant with a severe case.

It really is different in each individual.

For me, I did not have any symptoms of endometreosis other than the fact that I could not get pregnant. I had the laparoscopic procedure done and have been pregnant twice since. I was pregnant within one month after the surgery.

If you have been trying to conceive for a while now and have had no luck, you might want to talk to your doctor and see what you should do now.

If you just started trying, you might not have any problem conceiving so just be patient (even though I know that is easier to say and harder to do).

Good luck!

Answer 4

It shouldn't. You can still carry a baby to term and have a successful delivery of a healthy baby. You should make sure that your doctor is aware of your history with endometriosis. The only thing that may affect the pregnancy are any surgeries you may have had before the pregnancy for your endometriosis and that should really only affect whether you can have a C-section or not.

Answer 5

no because my mum has it and was diagnosed yrs ago and my little brother is 2