11 Facts About Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disease of the female reproductive system in which cells similar to those in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that normally covers the inside of the uterus, grow outside the uterus.

Endometriosis is commonly misdiagnosed and people often report being incorrectly told their symptoms are trivial or normal.

Endometriosis is most common in those in their thirties and forties; however, it can begin in girls as early as eight years old.

Endometriosis was first determined to be a separate condition in the 1920s.

Endometriosis-associated infertility can be related to scar formation and anatomical distortions due to the endometriosis.

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Endometriosis is a heritable condition that is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Endometriosis is most common in those in their thirties and forties; however, it can begin as early as 8 years old.

Endometriosis is estimated to affect over 190 million women in their reproductive years.

Endometriosis was first discovered microscopically by Karl von Rokitansky in 1860, although the earliest antecedents may have stemmed from concepts published almost 4, 000 years ago.

Endometriosis is a chronic disease that has direct and indirect costs which include loss of work days, direct costs of treatment, symptom management, and treatment of other associated conditions such as depression or chronic pain.

Endometriosis is less thoroughly studied among Black people, and the research that has been done is outdated.