The Impact of Endometriosis on Fertility
Between 30% to 40% of women may experience infertility due to endometriosis. One of the main symptoms and complications of this condition is difficulty in conceiving. Fertility may be affected depending on the location of the endometrial tissue.
Endometriosis affects fertility, pregnancy progression, and childbirth through five main mechanisms. Each day, we will discuss one of these points in detail.
The five key factors are:
- Alteration or distortion of the pelvic anatomy
- Impaired ovarian function
- Inflammation and immune system dysfunction
- Endometrial abnormalities
- Increased risk of reproductive disorders