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Why do i keep hearing that 20 years old is too young to have endometriosis?

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Myth: Detailed questioning of endometriosis sufferers can reveal symptoms that start in their teens. They are often confusing and attributed to other issues at the time.

Dr Diedrich agreed

Answered 4/15/2014

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