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Endometriosis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There are currently no established primary preventive measures for endometriosis. Â
The pathogenesis of endometriosis is multifactorial and incompletely understood, and no interventions have been shown to prevent disease onset.[1][2]
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
There are no validated primary preventive strategies for endometriosis. Â
No lifestyle, pharmacologic, or surgical interventions have been demonstrated to prevent the development of endometriosis.[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Coxon L, Demetriou L, Vincent K. Current developments in endometriosis-associated pain. Cell Rep Med. 2024;5(10):101769. doi:10.1016/j. xcrm.2024.101769
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kaplan CM, Kelleher E, Irani A, Schrepf A, Clauw DJ, Harte SE. Deciphering nociplastic pain: clinical features, risk factors and potential mechanisms. Nat Rev Neurol. 2024;20(6):347-363. doi:10.1038/s41582-024-00966-8
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