Prevalence of infertility associated with endometriosis in the infertility clinic at Santo Tomás Hospital in 2023
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https://doi.org/10.56294/shp2025354Keywords:
endometriosis, infertility, pregnancy, treatment, prevalence, frequencyAbstract
This research addresses a very important topic in the field of reproductive medicine: the relationship between endometriosis and infertility. In order to analyze the prevalence of infertility associated with endometriosis in the infertility clinic of the Santo Tomás Hospital during the year (2023), through the review of clinical records, extending a series of specific objectives that delve into Key aspects. We seek to estimate the most common age range among patients diagnosed with endometriosis, which not only gives us insight into the demographic distribution of this disease, but also suggests possible trends in its diagnosis. In addition, the aim is to determine the most frequent types of endometriosis in relation to age, which could reveal significant patterns in the reproductive history of women, potentially influencing their fertility prognoses. Finally, we will seek to understand the most commonly used treatments, which not only informs the population about the available therapeutic options, but also indicates where medical strategies and planning are headed in the fight against infertility associated with endometriosis.
Thus, the importance of this research lies in its ability to offer a deep and up-to-date understanding of a complex medical problem that affects a significant number of women of reproductive age.
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