From pain to policy: Improving endometriosis awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tosun, Alexandra; PLOS Medicine Staff Editors · PLoS Med · 2026

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Abstract

Despite affecting 190 million women worldwide, endometriosis remains underdiagnosed, under-researched, and underfunded. Tackling awareness gaps, diagnostic delays, and inadequate treatment requires earlier education, increased funding, and recognition of endometriosis as a systemic disease-redefining pain, equity, and investment in women's health.

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