Management of women with known endometriosis and infertility*

* This algorithm reflects a general approach to the woman with known endometriosis who presents with infertility. Specific treatment decisions may change based on patient preferences and availability of treatment options.
¶ Assisted reproductive technology includes in vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and assisted reproductive hatching.
Δ For more information on the surgical staging of endometriosis, refer to UpToDate topic on the clinical features of endometriosis.
◊ Treatable causes of infertility include intrauterine lesions, ovulatory disorders, and tubal disease. For more information, refer to UpToDate topics on the evaluation and treatment of female and male infertility.