ENDOMETRIOSIS: AN UP-TO-DATE REVIEW ON DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO INFERTILITY

Abstract

The objective of the present study is to present a comprehensive analysis of endometriosis and its relationship with infertility. Methodology: this is an integrative literature review, with articles published between 2019 and 2024, in national and international databases, performing searches in the databases: PubMed, Scielo and Nature. The results demonstrate that endometriosis is a disease strongly related to infertility that affects both the quality of life and the economy of affected women. Early diagnosis with imaging methods is critical for effective management of the disease. The treatment is presented in a personalized way, depending on the complaints and desires of the patients.