A patient with endometriosis has established infertility and desires pregnancy. The central clinical objective is achievement of pregnancy.
InfertilityManagement is conducted in consultation with an obstetrician-gynecologist. Surgical intervention is part of the approach for appropriate candidates — though the specific pathway depends on the individual patient's clinical profile.
Full criteria, sequencing, and alternative strategies are detailed in the complete protocol.
Patient desires pregnancy.
Once infertility has been established and the patient desires pregnancy, laparoscopic surgery is an effective treatment for minimal to mild disease.
Manage in consultation with obstetrician-gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment (e.g., possible laparoscopic surgery).
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