Ovarian stimulation and endometriosis progression or recurrence: a systematic review

• Published in: Reproductive biomedicine online Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 185 - 194
• Main Authors: Somigliana, Edgardo, Viganò, Paola, Benaglia, Laura, Busnelli, Andrea, Paffoni, Alessio, Vercellini, Paolo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2019
• Subjects: Disease Progression; Endometriosis; Endometriosis - etiology; Endometriosis - pathology; Female; Fertilization in Vitro - adverse effects; Humans; Infertility, Female; Intrauterine insemination; IVF; Ovarian stimulation; Ovulation Induction - adverse effects; Recurrence; IVF; Recurrence; Endometriosis; Ovarian stimulation; Intrauterine insemination

Available evidence on the impact of ovarian stimulation on the progression of endometriosis or its recurrence was systematically reviewed. Data from ovarian stimulation alone, or associated with intrauterine insemination (IUI) or IVF, were included. Sixteen studies were selected. Initial case report...