{"paper_id":"2c1ffa66-6e83-47b0-8c25-b0d9d1661cd1","body_text":"Endometriosis: Small rise in birth defects is observed in babies born to women with the condition\nBMJ 2026; 393 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s934 (Published 13 May 2026) Cite this as: BMJ 2026;393:s934- Jacqui Wise\n- Kent\nBabies born to women with endometriosis have a slightly higher risk of having a congenital anomaly such as cleft palate than those born to women without the condition, a Canadian study suggests.1\nEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus. One in 10 women in the UK are estimated to have endometriosis, but it takes an extraordinary average of nine years and four months from the first GP appointment for a patient to get a diagnosis, said the charity Endometriosis UK.\nThe latest study analysed population data from more than 1.4 million births in Ontario from 2006 to 2021, of …\nLog in\nLog in using your username and password\nLog in through your institution\nSubscribe from £184 *\nSubscribe and get access to all BMJ articles, and much more.\n* For online subscription\nAccess this article for 1 day for:\n£50 / $60/ €56 (excludes VAT)\nYou can download a PDF version for your personal record.","source_license":"public-domain-us","license_restricted":false}