Endometriosis and Fibroids Tied to Increased Early Death Risk
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Euronews
A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that women with a history of endometriosis have a 31% higher risk of early death, primarily due to gynaecological cancers, compared to those without the condition. The study, which analyzed data from over 110,000 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II, also found that fibroids are linked to an increased risk of death from gynaecological cancers, though not overall early mortality. The findings highlight the importance of considering gynaecological diseases in broader women's health management and call for further research on the impact of evolving diagnoses and treatments.