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Endometriosis affects one in 10 women, why does it take so long to diagnose? – SBS
Endometriosis affects 10 per cent of women, but many live with painful symptoms of the condition for years without a diagnosis. A lack of non-invasive screening tools and normalisation of period pain both play a role in this.
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Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects one in 10 women worldwide. It occurs when tissue which has similar properties to the womb lining, ends up in the body and attaches to organs, forming a patch of tissue called a lesion.
The condition can cause chronic pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and pain during sex. Painful symptoms can often make it hard …
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