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