Abstract

Infertility is one of the most concerning issues in contemporary medicine. Infertility occurs in more than 40% of patients with benign ovarian tumors, and most of tumor-like lesions are represented by functional ovarian cysts. To date, there are different opinions about the impact of functional ovarian cysts on the effectiveness of assisted reproductive technology programs. This review is devoted to the peculiarities of managing in vitro fertilization programs in the presence of functional ovarian cysts. Epidemiological data on the prevalence of functional ovarian cysts in patients with infertility are presented. The pathogenetic mechanisms of functional ovarian cyst formation and their influence on the outcome of assisted reproductive technology programs are considered. Particular attention is paid to various approaches to their treatment prior to an in vitro fertilization, as well as to their impact on program outcomes. Key words: functional ovarian cysts, treatment, assisted reproductive technologies, in vitro fertilization, ovulation stimulation

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