This protocol addresses ovarian endometriotic cyst in women with endometriosis-associated infertility who are planning to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). In this particular situation, the treatment approach differs from standard management of ovarian endometriotic cysts.
For patients who plan to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) after treatment for infertility associated with endometriosis, the management policy is different.
The approach involves a class of hormonal agents given prior to the IVF cycle that acts directly on the endometriotic cyst — the complete regimen, clinical decision algorithm, and sequencing are available in the full protocol.
For patients who plan to undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) after treatment for infertility associated with endometriosis, the management policy is different.
Medical treatment for endometriotic cyst prior to IVF reduces the size of the cyst, and several randomized controlled trials indicate that GnRH agonist treatment before IVF in women with endometriosis significantly increases pregnancy rates.
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