Endometriosis Facts & Figures

• More than 10% of people who menstruate are affected by endometriosis

• It currently takes on average 8 years to diagnose

• The causes are unknown

• There is no cure, neither hormone treatments, surgery, pregnancy, or a hysterectomy can always cure endometriosis

• The condition can recur post treatment

• Up to 50% of those diagnosed may experience fertility problems

• Treatments are limited

• Specialist doctors are hard to come by

• Diagnosis is invasive

• Endometriosis is not a cancer. It is not infectious or contagious.