The Laurence A. Jacobs M.D. Blog

How Does Endometriosis Cause Infertility?

 

Whether or not so-called "mild" endometriosis affects fertility has remained controversial, but it appears that any stage of endometriosis, even mild, can negatively affect a woman’s fertility for a variety of reasons. 

 

When compared with normally ovulating women of a similar age who do not have endometriosis, women with mild to moderate endometriosis are about three to four times less likely to have a successful pregnancy. 

 

Endometriosis may adversely affect fertility in several different ways:

Read more


Get in touch with us

Call Us

(888) 900-4649

If you have been unable to conceive for a year or longer, have a diagnosed reproductive problem, or simply have a concern about your fertility that you would like to have addressed, please use this form to contact our practice.

Write to Us

Find Us