The short explanation
Yes, with known endometriosis it is reasonable to see a gynaecologist or fertility specialist sooner. Endometriosis can affect fertility in several ways, including scarring around the tubes and ovaries and cysts on the ovaries called endometriomas, although many women with endometriosis conceive naturally. An early discussion can help plan how long to try naturally and what tests or treatment might help, depending on your age and the stage of the condition.
What depends on your situation
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- Options may include trying naturally for a time, surgery to remove endometriosis in some cases, IUI, or IVF. The choice depends on your symptoms, scan findings, ovarian reserve, age and your partner's semen results.
- If you have ovarian cysts, ask how surgery might affect your egg reserve before agreeing to it.
- Pain matters too. Treatment for pain and fertility plans need to be considered together.
What this answer cannot determine
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- This answer cannot tell how endometriosis affects your fertility. That needs examination, scans and tests.
Questions for your clinician
Take these with you. You can add any of them to an appointment card.
- Given my endometriosis, how long should we try before treatment?
- Would surgery help my fertility or affect my egg reserve?
- Should we have tests now for both of us?
- How can my pain be managed while we try?
When to seek help
Clinician-approved guidance for this topic. When in doubt, being seen is never the wrong choice.
Book an appointment soon
- See a doctor within a few days if pain is getting worse or stopping daily life, or if you have a positive test with pain or bleeding.
Raise it at a routine appointment
- Book a routine visit with a gynaecologist or fertility specialist now.
Sources
The evidence this explanation is built on.
- Endometriosis NHS
- Endometriosis Cleveland Clinic
- Endometriosis World Health Organization
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