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.
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?
- 490 patients have this condition
- 29 New patients joined this month
- 86 say Endometriosis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 100% | Females |
|---|---|
| 0% | Males |
| 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 | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 381 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 12 |
These charts show data from Endometriosis patients who have completed their condition history