Association of Reproductive Endocrine Dysfunction with Pelvic Endometriosis

Pelvic endometriosis is a perplexing disorder of unknown etiology that may directly cause infertility without any impairment in ovulatory function. It has also been suggested that endometriosis may produce disturbances of both ovulation and luteal function. Alternatively, it has been suggested that anovulation and luteal dysfunction may predispose patients to the development of endometriosis. This article will review the evidence for a causal relation ship between pelvic endometriosis and reproduc tive endocrine dysfunction