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title: Perceptions of Endometriosis
date: 2018-01-01T03:00:00-05:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Perceptions of Endometriosis

This study examines how endometriosis in young people is perceived among different groups, including families, peers, and social communities.

> Stigma and lack of support collectively contribute to the toll endometriosis has on quality of life and social, emotional and economic well-being. Time to diagnosis ranges from 2 to 12 years, and can be three times longer for women whose onset of symptoms occurred during adolescence.

[Read the study ](https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/6/e020657.long)

SOURCE: BMJ Journals • AUTHOR: Jhumka Gupta, Lauren F Cardoso, Courtney S Harris, Arielle D Dance, Tamer Seckin, Nina Baker, Yvonne O Ferguson • LAST UPDATED: June 4, 2018

![How do adolescent girls and boys perceive symptoms suggestive of endometriosis among their peers Findings from focus group discussions in New York City scaled jpeg](data:image/png;base64,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) 

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## Becoming an Endometriosis Advocate

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## Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.

![My Story: Finding the Right Treatment for Endometriosis](data:image/png;base64,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)

HG discusses treatments for endometriosis, emphasizing the importance of correct diagnosis and treatment and holistic aftercare.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-the-right-treatment-for-endometriosis)

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## Discussing How Important Youth Social Movements Are for Feminism

MB discusses how youth movements, horizontal organization, and social media mobilization can promote change.

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MB discusses how youth movements, horizontal organization, and social media mobilization can promote change.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-discussing-how-important-youth-social-movements-are-for-feminism)

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## Comic Book: Teen Dating Violence

This comic book tells the story of Neela and Chris, a high school couple. The book illustrates what intimate partner violence can look like in a teenage relationship.

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This comic book tells the story of Neela and Chris, a high school couple. The book illustrates what intimate partner violence can look like in a teenage relationship.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/comic-book-teen-dating-violence)

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## The Impact of COVID-19 Loss on Children's Mental Health

This February 2022 fact sheet provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and their caregivers.

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This February 2022 fact sheet provides information on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of children and their caregivers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/covids-impact-on-childrens-and-families-mental-health)