Abstract
Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases and one of those that produces the greatest impact on women’s life. This condition is characterized by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. Women with endometriosis experience several types of chronic pelvic pain mainly associated with the menstrual cycle which can become very disabling. People living with this disease must go through an extensive process, sometimes described as a'' calvary '' until they reach an accurate diagnosis. Even after finding the cause of their pain, the subsequent management has a great impact on their quality of life. The main focus of this article is to magnify the different areas people with endometriosis can suffer, ranging from, but not limited to: physical, mental, social, familiar and also the stigma that surrounds these people. The goal is to create more awareness in healthcare workers and also society about a very common and important disease. It is crucial a quick diagnosis and subsequently a multidisciplinary plan of treatment is needed in order to break the stigma that affects these people so much, which in return would be able to improve the quality of life and the care that is given both to the patient and to the environment that surrounds them.
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