2018
EndoART: A proposed randomized controlled trial on endometriomas in assisted reproductive technologies, comparing the effect of no intervention, surgery, and prolonged GnRH downregulation on pregnancy rates
Tomassetti C, Adamson D, Arici A, Canis M, Hompes P, Hummelshoj L, Mol B, Nardo L, Rombauts L, D’Hooghe T. EndoART: A proposed randomized controlled trial on endometriomas in assisted reproductive technologies, comparing the effect of no intervention, surgery, and prolonged GnRH downregulation on pregnancy rates. Journal Of Endometriosis And Pelvic Pain Disorders 2018, 10: 158-173. DOI: 10.1177/2284026518784236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchClinical pregnancy rateLive birth ratePregnancy rateART pregnancy rateFresh ART cyclesOvarian surgeryART cyclesOutcome measuresCumulative clinical pregnancy rateSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measureMulti-center trialReproductive technologiesHigher pregnancy rateBirth rateQuality of lifeDifferent treatment groupsPelvic painOvarian reserveHormonal suppressionClinical managementTreatment groupsMatter of debateSurgeryGnRH
2004
Removal of Endometriomas Before in vitro Fertilization Does Not Improve Fertility Outcomes: A Matched, Case-Control Study
Garcia-Velasco J, Mahutte N, Corona J, Zuñiga V, Gilés J, Arici A, Pellicer A. Removal of Endometriomas Before in vitro Fertilization Does Not Improve Fertility Outcomes: A Matched, Case-Control Study. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2004, 59: 661-662. DOI: 10.1097/00006254-200409000-00012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCase-control studyOvarian hyperstimulationNumber of embryosLaparoscopic cystectomyOvarian endometriomaOocyte qualityFertility outcomesRetrospective case-control studyConservative ovarian surgeryPeak estradiol levelsRemoval of endometriomasPossible surgical complicationsOvarian endometriotic cystsRates of implantationLower patient costsHuman chorionic gonadotropinDuration of stimulationSignificant differencesDiagnosis of endometriomaOvarian surgeryEndometriotic cystsOvarian reservePrevious surgerySurgical complicationsAsymptomatic women