About Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disorder where the cells from the lining of the uterus implant outside of the uterus in the pelvis. Some women with endometriosis suffer form significant pelvic pain and develop scar tissue or cysts on their ovaries (chocolate cysts or endometriomas). Other women with endometriosis have no symptoms. The only definitive way to diagnose endometriosis is to do a laparoscopy and look inside the abdomen with the help of a small camera inserted through the belly button.

Does endometriosis affect fertility?

The studies are unclear about the effect of mild endometriosis on fertility, but severe endometriosis is known to negatively impact fertility.

Can surgery help?

Yes, but mainly only in the cases of severe endometriosis causing distortion of anatomy. Most women will benefit from going straight to fertility treatments unless suffering from pelvic pain, in which case having a laparoscopy to treat the endometriosis lesions may be of benefit.

What kind of fertility treatments are options for women with endometriosis?

Each couple is different in their unique needs. Our physicians will make a thorough assessment of all factors that may contribute to your infertility and make the appropriate recommendations. Treatment options may range from the oral medication clomiphene to injectable medications with insemination to surgery or in vitro fertilization (IVF).

We encourage you to meet with our fertility doctors and specialists near Dallas / Fort Worth to learn more. We have two convenient locations to serve couples from anywhere in the metroplex. Our Bedford office is close to Fort Worth, Dallas, and the DFW airport. Our Frisco office is close to Plano, Richardson, McKinney, Lewisville, Allen and Dallas.