title: Endometriosis and infertility: how and when to treat?
abstract: Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue (glands or stroma) outside the uterus, which induces a chronic inflammatory reaction. Although endometriosis impairs fertility, it does not usually completely prevent conception. The question of evidence based-medicine guidelines in endometriosis-associated infertility is weak in many situations. Therefore, we will highlight in this issue where the challenges are.
authors.affiliation: Service de gynécologie obstétrique, HFR Fribourg - Hôpital Cantonal , Fribourg , Switzerland.
authors.forename: Anis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fadhlaoui
authors.affiliation: Service de gynécologie obstétrique, HFR Fribourg - Hôpital Cantonal , Fribourg , Switzerland.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bouquet de la Jolinière
authors.affiliation: Service de gynécologie obstétrique, HFR Fribourg - Hôpital Cantonal , Fribourg , Switzerland.
authors.forename: Anis
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Feki
keywords: IVF; endometriosis; female; hormonal therapy; infertility; laparoscopic surgery