Endometriosis and Obstetric Outcomes

Endometriosis and Risk Factors in Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery

The purpose of this study is to assess if endometriosis can be considered a risk factor for adverse obstetric and delivery outcomes

This is a retrospective, observational, case-control study. Pregnancy, delivery and neonatal outcomes will be analyzed in two groups of patients (case and control group): women with diagnosis of endometriosis histologically confirmed and women without endometriosis. Women with endometriosis will be matched to controls by age. A database with general medical and gynecological history, pregnancy course, delivery mode and newborn conditions will be analyzed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women who delivered at Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico di Modena from 2000 to 2020
• Histologic diagnosis of endometriosis before pregnancy for case group
• Age matched healthy patients for control group

Exclusion Criteria:

• Clinical records not available