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Who is more likely to get endometriosis?
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40 percent of women: Fortunately most women with endometriosis are not actually bothered by it. If symptomatic there are many treatments available.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Genetics: Women withe a sister of mother with endometriosis have a higher risk. Having a family history of infertility or a personal history of pelvic pain, painful sex or infertility increases your risk. Also an abnormally shaped uterus increases your risk as well.
Answered 12/24/2012
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