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Does endometriosis affect fertility? Endometriosis can have a significant impact on a woman's fertility, but it depends on the individual’s circumstances. Mr Chatterjee explained: “The presence of endometriotic implants in the pelvis can result in scarring, adhesions and cause tubal damage. “The ovaries when affected by “chocolate cysts” may not ovulate regularly, resulting in anovulatory cycles.” While fertility problems are a possibility, endometriosis does not necessarily cause infertility or fertility problems at all. The experts at Endometriosis UK explain on the site: “The...
It can take up to eight years to get a diagnosis for endometriosis. Mr Chatterjee explained the reason for this is largely due to how differently endometriosis manifests itself. He said: “It can take months and years before the condition is diagnosed and in many women, it remains undiagnosed throughout their life. “The non-specific symptoms and reluctance to investigate with direct visualisation of the pelvic and peritoneal cavity by laparoscopy is often the cause for delayed diagnosis. “Often it is found incidentally when investigating the cause for subfertility. “The array of sympto...