Table 1. Key counseling messages in endometriosis and IVF/ICSI
Domain	Key message
Ovarian response	Reduced oocyte yield, especially with endometrioma or prior surgery
Embryo competence	Appears generally preserved
Implantation	Slightly reduced in selected phenotypes (adenomyosis)
Live birth per transfer	May be broadly comparable to controls after adjustment
Cumulative live birth	May be reduced due to fewer embryos
Surgery	No proven benefit for live birth; reduces ovarian reserve