The etiquette of endometriosis: Stigmatisation, menstrual concealment and the diagnostic delay

Kate Seear
Social science & medicine (1982) · 2009 · vol. 69(8) , pp. 1220–1227 · doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2009.07.023 · PMID:19699572 · W1991309892
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This paper explores how endometriosis stigma and the need to conceal menstruation contribute to delays in diagnosis.

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Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Self Disclosure Stereotyping Adult Attitude of Health Personnel Chronic Disease Diagnostic Errors Dysmenorrhea Dysmenorrhea Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Interviews as Topic Menstruation Menstruation Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances Menstruation Disturbances

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