There are multiple factors that contribute to an average endometriosis diagnosis taking eight years. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can cause intense pain in several circumstances, including during menstruation and sexual intercourse. It can be challenging for some people to receive a prompt diagnosis of endometriosis. Recent...
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside the uterus. It affects around 190 million — or 10% — of women and girls of reproductive age worldwide. Although some people with endometriosis are asymptomatic, common symptoms include: painful cramping,...
Endometriosis is notoriously difficult to diagnose. A recent study showed that it usually takes 7-12 years from first experiencing symptoms to diagnosis. A private company (MDNA Life Sciences) announced that it is to launch the world’s first blood test for endometriosis, able to detect the...
Endometriosis may affect all aspects of a woman's life, including sexual relations, social activities, emotional well-being and work productivity. The disease is costly. Claims data show that average annual health care costs (medical and prescription) are more than three times higher for women with endometriosis compared...
By I.Soussis MD Although endometriosis is commonly characterized as a disease affecting adult women of reproductive age, a review article compiled by an international panel of experts and published in Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology highlighted that it can also affect adolescents and younger women. In...
