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Yes, Endometriosis Can Be Deadly and We Need to Start Talking About It
Endometriosis is a condition that purportedly affects 1 in 10 women, although the accuracy of this statistic is questionable due to the difficulty in obtaining a diagnosis and the lack of knowledge about the myriad symptoms that can be attributed to the condition. According to numerous studies, endometriosis has a high rate of comorbidity with and is considered a risk factor in the development of numerous other diseases including but not limited to: infertility/subfertility, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disorder, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation/dyschezia, ovarian cancer, and endometrial cancer. Many of these, if not diagnosed at an early enough stage, can be fatal.