Natural history of endometriosis in pregnancy: ultrasound study of morphology of deep endometriosis and ovarian endometrioma.

For the majority of women, despite features of decidualization being common in the first and second trimesters, endometrioma and deep nodules will regress during pregnancy. Morphological changes of endometriosis in pregnancy are difficult to differentiate from characteristics of malignant lesions. Better understanding of the appearance of endometriosis in pregnancy is vital to minimise intervention and help counsel women regarding the significance of their condition. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.