What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that behaves like the cells lining the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body. The tissue growth typically occurs in the pelvic area, outside of the uterus, on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the delicate lining of the pelvis.

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What do patients take to treat Endometriosis and its symptoms?

Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments

Treatment name Efficacy Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
Hysterectomy
(Abdominal hysterectomy)
6

These charts show data from Endometriosis patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Endometriosis at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
100% Females
0% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 187
20-29 yrs 97
30-39 yrs 37
40-49 yrs 12
50-59 yrs 0
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 381
Not Officially Diagnosed 12

These charts show data from Endometriosis patients who have completed their condition history