THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEEP ENDOMETRIOSIS AND THE RESULTS OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION TREATMENTS

Objective: To analyze the influence of deep endometriosis on the results of in vitro fertilization treatments, addressing success rates, embryo quality, embryo implantation and gestational outcomes.Methodology: Bibliographic review using the PubMed -ME-DLINE database, considering articles from 2015 to 2025 using the following search strategy: ("deep" AND ("endometriosis"[MeSH Terms] OR "endometriosis" OR "endometrioses") AND ("in vitro fertilisation" OR "fertilization in vitro"[MeSH Terms] OR ("fertilization" AND "vitro") OR "fertilization in vitro" OR ("vitro" AND "fertilization") OR "in vitro fertilization")).Review: IUD can compromise egg quality, endometrial receptivity and implantation rates.Some studies indicate that patients with IUD have lower pregnancy rates in IVF, while others suggest success similar to that of women without the disease.The need for surgery before IVF remains controversial, depending on the severity of the endometriosis and the ovarian reserve.Final considerations: DIE can impact fertility, but the choice between surgery and IVF must be individualized.More studies are needed to define optimal approaches.