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The 18th European week of prevention and information on endometriosis takes place from 7 to 13 March. Endometriosis is a disease that affects the uterine walls causing chronic pain. Sometimes asymptomatic, it can also be manifested by heavy periods, severe pain and in some cases, infertility.
It takes seven years on average between the first symptoms and treatment. Researchers are trying to better understand the mechanisms of this disease and its links with infertility. Since January 2022, this disease has been recognized by the National Assembly as a long-term condition (ALD). At the beginning of February, the government set up a national endometriosis control strategy. As a reminder, this disease affects one in ten women.
Why does endometriosis remain unrecognized? How to better train caregivers? Why is it important to do research? What to expect from the new saliva test?