Endometriosis and infertility are closely linked, but many women wonder: can you get pregnant with endometriosis? The answer is yes — many women with endometriosis conceive naturally or with medical support.
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and fertility challenges.
How Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility?
Endometriosis may cause infertility by damaging ovaries, blocking fallopian tubes, altering pelvic anatomy, and affecting egg quality or implantation.
Can You Get Pregnant with Endometriosis?
Yes. Mild endometriosis often allows natural conception, while moderate to severe cases may require medical or assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF.
Treatment Options for Fertility
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Ovulation induction
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
FAQs
1.Can endometriosis cause infertility?
Yes, but not all women with endometriosis are infertile.
2.Is IVF successful in endometriosis?
Yes. IVF success rates are comparable when managed early.
3.Does pregnancy cure endometriosis?
Pregnancy may reduce symptoms temporarily but does not cure it.
Read more
Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Endometriosis Treatment Options: Medicines, Surgery & Fertility Care
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Endometriosis and Infertility: Can You Get Pregnant?
Adenomyosis vs Endometriosis: Key Differences, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Diet for Endometriosis: Best Foods, Foods to Avoid & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide
External authoritative links
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Authoritative video link
Myth or Fact? 8 Common Endometriosis Questions Answered Source: Cleveland Clinic
