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FACT:
Endometriosis can be found in 10% of women.
FACT:
40% of women with infertility have endometriosis.
FACT:
Surgical removal of even mild endometriosis has been shown to improve chances of getting
pregnant.
FACT:
Women with untreated endometriosis are more likely to suffer miscarriage.
FACT:
Endometriosis if often present for many years before the diagnosis is made.
FACT:
When women are cared for by expert surgeons, repeated operations are seldom required.
FACT:
Women who have expert treatment for endometriosis are able to lead healthy and normal lives.
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FICTION:
Endometriosis is cured by pregnancy.
FICTION:
All women with endometriosis have pain.
FICTION:
Laparoscopic surgery is required every six months 'just in case' the condition has recurred.
FICTION:
Ovaries which contain endometriosis should be removed.
FICTION:
Drug treatment for endometriosis does not work.
FICTION:
Hysterectomy is the best treatment for endometriosis.
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