Abstract

MACEDO, Carlos Silva  and  BARREIRO, Márcia. Adenomyosis and Reproductive Health. Acta Obstet Ginecol Port [online]. 2017, vol.11, n.3, pp.198-207. ISSN 1646-5830.

Despite the hesitancy in the past to associate adenomyosis with infertility, nowadays this association is established, with a prevalence of 1-14%, according to the literature. Structural and functional changes resulting from adenomyosis appear to be related to embryo implantation failure, infertility and adverse obstetric outcomes, such as abortion and preterm delivery. The available infertility treatments are a complex subject, since they lack a good scientific support. Nevertheless, assisted reproductive technology is an option, and the use of GnRH agonists is one the treatments that revealed better results. There is a need for further studies, in order to answer remaining questions

Keywords : Adenomyosis; Infertility; Pregnancy; Reproductive techniques.

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