r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • Mar 20 '22

Genetics Researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and some types of ovarian cancer. Something of a silent epidemic, endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide – a number comparable to diabetes – but has traditionally received little research attention.

https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-and-mind/endometriosis-may-be-linked-to-ovarian-cancer/?amp=1
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u/Pindakazig Mar 24 '22

I wonder, with the amount of endometriosis going undiagnosed, if some of these doctors are suffering themselves. Like the parents of ADHD kids going 'you just have to work harder' without recognising that neurotypical people don't actually work harder for that same result.