{"paper_id":"449f974b-70e4-45e7-9467-ebcb684d2227","body_text":"Abstract\nEndometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated—particularly among marginalized individuals. Drawing on medical sociology, feminist theory, and trauma studies, this paper challenges dominant biomedical narratives through four themes: medical dismissal and diagnostic delay; trauma as an amplifier of pain; erasure of intersectional identities in clinical care; and patient resistance through self-advocacy. Systemic biases rooted in racism, sexism, classism, ableism, and transphobia compound the trauma of endometriosis, causing physical and psychological harm. We call for trauma-informed, intersectional, and reproductive-justice frameworks to create more equitable, inclusive care for all people with endometriosis.\nDisclosure Statement\nNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).\nData Availability Statement\nNo new data were generated in this work.","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}