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Articles about endometriosis, each with its sources. They are for information only; they do not diagnose or recommend treatment.
7 October 2026
Endometriosis and mental health
Endometriosis can affect mental health through chronic pain and uncertainty. Guidelines treat psychological support as part of the care people with it receive.
6 October 2026
How to prepare for your doctor's appointment
Keeping a symptom diary, organising your symptoms and preparing questions helps you get more from an appointment when endometriosis is suspected.
5 October 2026
Endometriosis in teenagers and young people
Endometriosis can start in adolescence and may take even longer to diagnose. Pain in teenagers, the diagnostic delay and what families should know.
4 October 2026
Endometriosis and pregnancy
Endometriosis can lower the chance of pregnancy but many people conceive. What guidelines say about medication, surgery and IVF when you want to get pregnant.
3 October 2026
What is a chocolate cyst?
A chocolate cyst is the popular name for an endometriosis cyst on the ovary (endometrioma). What it is, how it is imaged and what is discussed for treatment.
2 October 2026
Why does endometriosis diagnosis come so late?
Endometriosis diagnosis takes 8 to 12 years on average. Pain seen as normal, look-alike symptoms, normal imaging and the need for surgery explain the delay.
1 October 2026
Is period pain normal? When should you see a doctor?
Mild period pain is common, but pain that disrupts daily life or is not relieved by painkillers should not be treated as normal. When to see a doctor.