Painful Endometriosis Can Affect the Whole Body, Not Only the Pelvis

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January 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

• •Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue from the uterus grows outside the uterus.
• •It can cause pain, infertility, and other health problems.
• •Endometriosis is now understood to be a neuroinflammatory whole-body condition.

Endometriosis is a painful condition that affects an estimated one in 10 Americans born female. It is not just a gynecological condition, but a whole-body disorder that can cause inflammation, asthma, migraines, and more. Scientists are now studying the genetics of endometriosis and are working on new ways to diagnose and treat the condition.

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