Womankind

Three major studies have found that women with a history of childhood adversity or traumatic experiences are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a chronic hormonal and inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Its causes are not fully understood, and diagnosis is often delayed by years, in the UK that can mean up to 10 years