{"paper_id":"a068b1f7-06da-4ebe-b445-46e8cd59cf9b","body_text":"Abstract\nScientific literature shows that one in nine women suffers from endometriosis [1]: a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), dyspareunia (pain associated with sexual intercourse), nausea, and intestinal and bladder problems [2]. Patients living with endometriosis (ILWE) experience significant diagnostic delays of about 6–8 years after the onset of symptoms [3]. Moreover, severe symptoms often recur even following invasive surgical procedures [3].\nAccess this chapter\nTax calculation will be finalised at checkout\nPurchases are for personal use only\nSimilar content being viewed by others\nReferences\nRowlands I, Abbott J, Montgomery G, Hockey R, Rogers P, Mishra G (2021) Prevalence and incidence of endometriosis in Australian women: a data linkage cohort study. 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