Endometriosis and fertility

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Resident Doctor Nguyen Thi Tam - Clinician - Reproductive Support Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

Endometriosis is one of the common gynecological diseases and one of the possible causes of infertility. The question is, can a patient with endometriosis have a baby?

According to statistics in the United States, about 5 million women have endometriosis, the majority of women with endometriosis are between the ages of 30 and 40. 2 in 5 women with endometriosis. can get pregnant and have children. That proves that endometriosis and the possibility of pregnancy are still possible.
Normally, endometrial tissue will grow in the uterine cavity, but for some reason, it grows outside, affecting the fallopian tubes or ovaries of the patient.
However, that does not mean that the patient will be completely unable to have children, there will be several treatment methods for the patient to still be able to have children, but the success rate of each method. won't be the same.

Endometriosis is a fairly common disease for women, its development is not completely harmful and is not cancerous. However, its development affects the reproductive organs, leading to limited fertility of people with endometriosis.
When endometrial tissue grows in the ovary, it can stop the growth of ovarian follicles. These tissues can also interfere with the passage of sperm up the fallopian tube or hinder the passage of a fertilized egg into the uterus.
Surgical removal of endometriosis will be able to eliminate the above problems. However, endometriosis will still be a cause of hindering the ability to conceive in such ways as: It can change the patient's hormonal mechanism. The body's immune system is limited, or can affect the uterine tissue of the patient.
Depending on the location, size, pain level, and desire to have children, the patient will have different treatment methods such as medical treatment, surgery. After these treatments, the patient can continue to use assisted reproductive methods to get pregnant.

Artificial insemination: For patients who do not want to undergo surgery, an intrauterine insemination (IUI) method can be performed by inserting sperm directly into the uterus. This method will probably be done with the use of medication to help stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs to increase fertility. In vitro fertilization (IVF): This is a fairly common treatment method. This method will increase the chances of pregnancy for women with endometriosis. Established in November 2014, until now, Vinmec IVF Fertility Center has provided fertility support to over 1000 infertile couples with success rates over 45%-50%. This rate is equivalent to developed countries such as the UK, USA, Australia,...
The center gathers a team of leading experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology nationally and internationally, trained in centers leading in the world such as in the US, Singapore, Japan, Australia and famous fertility centers in the world.
With a high level of expertise and extensive experience, Vinmec IVF Center's experts are capable of synchronously and comprehensively deploying the most advanced assisted reproductive techniques today, helping realize the dream of becoming a parent of hundreds of families across Vietnam.
Master, Resident Doctor Nguyen Thi Tam Psychology graduated as a General Practitioner at Hanoi Medical University in 2015 and graduated with a Master and Resident Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hanoi Medical University in 2015. Hanoi. With expertise in reproductive support, Dr. Ly used to work at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology. And now, Dr. Ly is working at the Center for Reproductive Support, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Article reference source: Webmd.com