Unsuccessful cycles and associated conditions · 2025

Endometriosis: surgery first or direct IVF?

Systematic review / meta-analysis · 3590 participants

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Endometriosis: surgery first or direct IVF?

What was investigated and what was found?

Across 22 studies, surgery before IVF did not establish a live-birth advantage. In endometrioma groups, AMH and egg yield were lower after surgery; pain and other surgical indications need separate assessment.

Interpreting the findings

Patient groups, methods and bias risks can differ across studies. A pooled estimate is not a personal treatment recommendation or a guarantee of benefit.

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