5 Ways Endometriosis Impacts Fertility: What You Need to Know Now

Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood condition that can impact fertility. Are you struggling to conceive and have endometriosis? This video is for you! In this video, I break down the complex relationship between endometriosis and infertility.

In this video, I'll cover:

• What is endometriosis?
• How common is endometriosis?
• Does endometriosis cause infertility?
• Theories of how endometriosis affects fertility
• My advice for patients and how to talk to your doctor about concerns.


▶️ Understanding Endometriosis Symptoms And Signs:    • Learn WHY Endometriosis Goes Undiagno...  


🎬 Chapters:
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0:00 Introduction
1:25 Topic 1: What is endometriosis?
2:17 Topic 2: How common is endometriosis, and how common is it impacting fertility?
4:39 Topic 3: Does endometriosis cause Infertility?
6:31 Topic 4: How does endometriosis cause Infertility?
11:35 Topic 5: How do I speak to my patients about endometriosis?
14:45 Conclusion


👉 Resources
ASRM Committee Opinion Endometriosis and Infertility
https://www.asrm.org/practice-guidanc...

Adhesions and Fertility
De Wilde RL, et al. Adhesions and endometriosis: challenges in subfertility management. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2016; 294: 299–301.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Hormonal Issues and Fertility with Endometriosis

Cahill DJ, et al. Ovarian dysfunction in endometriosis-associated and unexplained infertility. J Assist Reprod Genet. 1997 Nov;14(10):554-7.doi: 10.1023/a:1022568331845.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/94474....

Immune dysfunction and endometriosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Miller J, et al. Implications of immune dysfunction on endometriosis associated infertility. Oncotarget. 2017 Jan 24; 8(4): 7138–7147.

Embryo development
Pellicer A, Oliveira N, Ruiz A, Remohi J, Simon C. Exploring the mechanism(s) of endometriosis-related infertility: an analysis of embryo development and implantation in assisted reproduction. Hum Reprod 1995;10(Suppl 2):91–7.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8745306/

Decreased egg quality
Weisen F, et al. Decreased oocyte quality in patients with endometriosis is closely related to abnormal granulosa cells
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2023; 14: 1226687.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...



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ABOUT : Lora Shahine, MD, is a double board certified reproductive endocrinologist and OBGYN currently practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle, WA. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Shahine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and completed her training in medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco, and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Stanford University.
As Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss at Pacific NW Fertility, she is committed to providing excellence in patient care, teaching the next generation of women’s healthcare providers, and continuing research in the fields of fertility and recurrent miscarriage. She has published over 75 peer-reviewed research projects and is an active member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Seattle Gynecology Society, and the Babyquest Fertility Grant organization. Dr. Shahine is an accomplished author including 'Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach to Fertility Care' and best-selling book, 'Not Broken: An Approachable Guide to Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.'
Whether through her research, books, lectures, or active social media presense Dr. Shahine is passionate about educating on reproductive health and supporting the feritlity community.



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