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1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. So why does it take so long to diagnose?

  • Written by Caroline Gargett, NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Head of Women's Health Theme, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Hudson Institute
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Endometriosis is a debilitating, chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. It occurs when tissue which has similar properties to the womb lining, ends up in the body and attaches to organs, forming a patch of tissue called a lesion.

The condition can cause chronic pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and pain during...

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