HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can ivf cause endometriosis?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not likely: These two are not likely to be related.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 11/25/2012

5.5k views

Thank
Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: Ivf does not cause endometriosis. Endometriosis can require ivf and can make ivf less successful. But endometriosis is common no one really understands the true cause.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/2/2018

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 43 and have never got pregnant. i can't have sex because it's so painful due to bad endometriosis. Am I too old for IVF ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I'm 5 wks with ivf pregnancy. I have endometriosis. I'm so bloated i look like i'm 9 months pregnant. Pain & Very uncomfortable. Why? How to fix it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

35 yr old, stage 4 endometriosis, 2nd ivf cycle, 1BB embryo frozen. embryo transfer will occur within 2 weeks, what diet do i eat to improve chances?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My private doc told me to go for IVF direct, since i hv endometriosis covering my overies bilateral? What is ur advice should i?Or wait for sometimes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Having endometriosis stage 4 went trough IVF fresh nd frozen..Still 11 embryos are freezed..Should i continue to IVF or get laparoscopic treatment?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Does removal of endometriosis before ivf/icsi make any difference or are my chances the same if I went ahead without having surgery first?
I know theres issues with embryo implantation due to endometriosis. Is there something to take to improve chances of implantation with ivf?
What's the biggest issue affecting IVF success for patients with endometriosis? Egg quality? Implantation?
I have got endometriosis. I have been trying for baby for last three years but no luck. My doctor said that I might need IVF. I just wana know is ther?
What are my chances to get pregnant with ivf? Do i might develop block in my tuubes? Again from scars of endometriosis?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.