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Participants also expressed a need for greater emotional and social support to reduce feelings of isolation and stigmatization. Support groups and non-governmental organizations emerged as critical sources of assistance, bridging gaps in the public healthcare system. Recommendations derived from the study emphasize the need to develop the healthcare system by increasing the number of specialists, reducing waiting times for consultations, and introducing reimbursement for supportive therapies. Additionally, non-governmental organizations should intensify their educational and supportive activities, and social campaigns should focus on destigmatizing endometriosis.\nBibliografia\nAdilbayeva, A., Kunz, J. (2024). Pathogenesis of endometriosis and endometriosis-associated cancers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(14), 7624. 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