Fertility preservation in women with ovarian endometriosis

Endometriosis is one of the most frequently encountered benign diseases in gynecology. It is the cause of pelvic pain (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia) and infertility in more than 35% of women of reproductive age [1]. Complete resolution of endometriosis is not possible, but therapy has essentially three main objectives: to preserve and improve fertility; to reduce pain; and to delay recurrence for as long as possible. The aim of this manuscript is to focus on fertility preservation in women with severe endometriosis