What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that behaves like the cells lining the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body. The tissue growth typically occurs in the pelvic area, outside of the uterus, on the ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the delicate lining of the pelvis.
How do members experience endometriosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with endometriosis*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for endometriosis*
*Data from patients with endometriosis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with endometriosis*
*Data from patients with endometriosis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has endometriosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 17 | |
| 20s | 222 | |
| 30s | 622 | |
| 40s | 873 | |
| 50s | 644 | |
| 60s | 175 | |
| 70+ | 49 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 2,552 |