Endometriose
Endometriosis affects an estimated 6-10% of reproductive-aged women, is found in 50-60% of women with chronic pelvic pain, and up to 50% of women experiencing infertility.
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This chapter reviews the epidemiology of endometriosis, noting that although the true prevalence is uncertain, estimates suggest 6–10% of women of reproductive age are affected, and only 3–5% are already postmenopausal. It also reports that endometriosis lesions can be detected in roughly 50–60% of girls and women with chronic lower abdominal pain and in up to 50% of women with infertility. A stated caveat is that the actual prevalence remains unknown, relying on estimates rather than definitive measures. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it summarizes epidemiologic prevalence and detection rates associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility.
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