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Endometriosis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Joseph Nasr, M.D.[2], Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[3]

Overview

Overview

There are currently no established primary preventive measures for endometriosis.  

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.  

No lifestyle, pharmacologic, or surgical interventions have been demonstrated to prevent the development of endometriosis.[1][2]

References

References

  1. 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. 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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