Endometriosis, Infertility, and Sexuality

Scientific literature shows that one in nine women suffers from endometriosis [1]: a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by chronic pelvic pain, fatigue, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), dyspareunia (pain associated with sexual intercourse), nausea, and intestinal and bladder problems [2]. Patients living with endometriosis (ILWE) experience significant diagnostic delays of about 6–8 years after the onset of symptoms [3]. Moreover, severe symptoms often recur even following invasive surgical procedures [3].