Endometriosis Infertility
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Intraoperative Detection of Subtle Endometriosis: A Novel Paradigm for Detection and Treatment of Pelvic Pain Associated with the Loss of Peritoneal Integrity
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2012
Loss of peritoneal integrity provides a new paradigm to understand and treat chronic pelvic pain in women with mild forms of endometriosis and can be easily detected using intraoperative instillation of dye at the time of laparoscopy.
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Mouse Model of Surgically-induced Endometriosis by Auto-transplantation of Uterine Tissue
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A description of the surgical induction of endometriosis in mice and rats by auto-transplantation of uterine tissue to the arterial cascade of the intestinal mesentery.
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Infertility in Males
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2024
Male infertility affects millions of couples worldwide, arising from various factors that impact different stages of the reproductive process. An endocrine imbalance resulting from conditions like hypogonadism, Klinefelter syndrome, or pituitary disorders can disrupt hormone levels and reduce sperm production. Testicular defects, such as tumors, cryptorchidism, atrophic testes, abnormal sperm morphology, and low sperm count or motility, may arise due to genetic factors, structural...
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Infertility in Females
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2024
Female infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse and affects about 10–15% of couples worldwide. The primary cause of female infertility is ovulatory disorders, which hinder the release of eggs. These disorders can be classified as hypothalamic amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian failure, and hyperprolactinemic anovulation disorders. Endometriosis, a condition characterized by abnormal growth of endometrial...
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A Syngeneic Murine Model of Endometriosis using Naturally Cycling Mice
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2020
Many rodent models of endometriosis are limited by technical complexity, reproducibility, and/or need for immunocompromised animals or special reporter mice. We present a simplified system of lesion induction using any experimental mouse with an independently verifiable, objective scoring system and with no requirement for ovariectomy or survival surgery.
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Several reproductive steps may be affected simultaneously. Inflammatory signaling can disrupt the local pelvic environment, while adhesions may restrict movement or distort the normal relationships among reproductive organs. These changes can interfere with ovulation, egg and sperm transport, fertilization, or implantation. Because multiple stages may be involved, the fertility impact can vary substantially between individuals.
Ovarian endometriomas may affect ovarian function and ovarian reserve, meaning the available capacity of the ovaries may be altered. Their presence therefore adds an ovarian factor to the assessment, beyond pelvic inflammation or adhesions. Considering endometriomas helps clinicians interpret fertility concerns more fully and tailor discussions about management and pregnancy goals.
Cyclical inflammation associated with endometriosis can influence the pelvic environment in ways that complicate reproduction. Alongside adhesions and distorted anatomy, inflammatory signaling may affect processes required for successful conception and implantation. This mechanism helps explain why fertility difficulties may persist even when the problem is not limited to a single anatomical obstruction.
Evaluation combines reproductive history with imaging and, when indicated, laparoscopy. The history helps place fertility concerns in the context of reproductive goals, while imaging can contribute information about disease-related findings such as ovarian endometriomas. Laparoscopy is considered selectively rather than automatically, allowing the evaluation strategy to reflect the clinical situation.
Management is tailored to symptoms, age, disease extent, and pregnancy goals. These factors help determine how clinicians weigh approaches such as surgery or assisted reproductive technologies. Individualization is important because the relevant balance between symptom management, disease findings, and the desire for pregnancy differs across patients rather than following a single treatment pathway.
Assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization, may be included among management options for people experiencing fertility difficulties associated with endometriosis. The choice depends on the broader evaluation and individualized factors such as age, disease extent, symptoms, and pregnancy goals. Earlier referral can support counseling about available options and fertility-preserving treatment research.