Compare surgery for bowel endometriosis versus IVF pathway
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial studies whether surgically removing colorectal (bowel) endometriosis works better and is more cost-effective than choosing an IVF/ICSI treatment plan. It’s for people who want to get pregnant and are deciding between surgery and fertility treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have endometriosis affecting your bowel/rectum (confirmed by ultrasound or MRI).
- Your endometriosis is in the rectum/nearby bowel area and is scored in certain ranges on a standard system (Enzian C1–C3 or FI).
- You’re able to read and understand Dutch or English.
- You actively want to conceive and have problems trying to get pregnant for at least 1 year, or pain that makes timed sex hard, or severe symptoms where watchful waiting isn’t acceptable.
- You are a candidate for IVF/ICSI based on Dutch guidelines (for example after failed insemination, male factor issues, blocked tubes, age over 38 with unexplained fertility trouble, or severe endometriosis with fertility trouble).
- You’re choosing between IVF/ICSI and laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal endometriosis surgery, or you’re on a waiting list for either at the start or after 1–2 unsuccessful IVF/ICSI cycles.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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