A member asked:

I was told that the changes in the peritoneal fluid due to endometriosis is one of the causes of my infertility. what does this mean?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Endo: There are certain substances in our bodies that are responssible for fighting inflammation. This substances may affect the quality of the egg and may alao affect the ability of the fertilized egg to implant in the uterine cavity.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Jarrett answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Endo is inflammatory: Endometriosis causes an inflammatory reaction. This produces "mini-hormones" that can affect many aspects of the reproductive process including ovulation, tubal pick-up of the egss, and implantation.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Can you tell me how endometriosis cause infertility?

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