The impact of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve in patients with unilateral and bilateral endometrium

Saeed Alborzi, M.D., Pegah Keramati, M.D., Masoomeh Younesi, M.D., Alamtaj Samsami, M.D., and Nasrin Dadras, M.D.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infertility Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

endometriosis refers to the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterine cavity. It is a common gynecologic condition, often presenting with pelvic pain and infertility

Hormonal Assay

All hormonal measurements were performed in the same reference laboratory. Blood samples were obtained by venipuncture and the sera extracted by centrifuge

Objective: To evaluate the effects of laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve in patients with endometriomas.

Design: Prospective study.

Setting: Private and university hospitals.

Patient(s): A total of 193 patients with endometriomas undergoing laparoscopic cyctectomy.

Intervention(s): Serum levels of antimüllerian hormone (AMH), FSH, and E₂, as well as antral follicle count (AFC) were measured preoperatively and 1 week, 3 and 9 months postoperatively for AMH, and 3 months for other values.