Closing the Gaps in Endometriosis Research & Care

Fact Sheets

Published 9/7/23
endometriosis

In the United States, 6.5 million women of reproductive age have endometriosis. Given its prevalence, impacts, and financial burden, endometriosis deserves greater prioritization across federal research and public health agencies to improve outcomes for all women.

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published the Closing the Gaps in Endometriosis Research & Care Fact Sheet to highlight the role that policy can play in improving outcomes for individuals living with endometriosis.

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