{"paper_id":"51232744-fe03-444e-b9b0-197d6a6cffc5","body_text":"Files\nDownload Full Text (341 KB)\nDescription\nEndometriosis is a chronic, painful disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age globally.This condition arises when tissue similar to the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, grows outside the uterus, typically on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and other areas within the pelvis. Common symptoms of endometriosis include severe pelvic pain, fatigue, irregular menstruation, and infertility. These symptoms have a significant impact on women’s physical and mental health, affecting their interactions with their family, friends, and clinicians, often leading to significant impairment in their quality of life (Sims et al., 2021). The diagnostic journey for many women with endometriosis can be prolonged and fraught with challenges, as symptoms frequently overlap with other conditions,leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment (Dantkale & Agrawal, 2024).\nDepartment\nNursing\nPublication Date\n2024\nSponsorship/Conference/Institution\nDominican University of California\nCity\nSan Rafael, CA\nKeywords\nEndometrosis, delayed diagnosis\nDisciplines\nInterprofessional Education | Nursing | Other Nursing | Pain Management","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}