Let’s talk about Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is an extremely painful and dangerous disease affecting about 1 in 10 women. It causes extreme pain related to sex and ovulation, fatigue, infertility, and greatly impacts physical, mental, and social well-being.
According to this site, “There is no known cure and, although endometriosis can be treated effectively with drugs, most treatments are not suitable for long-term use due to side-effects. Surgery can be effective to remove endometriosis lesions and scar tissue, but success rates are dependent on the extent of disease and the surgeon’s skills.”
Yes, you read that right. There is a major disease that affects 10% of women. No one knows what causes it. No one knows how to effectively treat it. No one knows how to cure it.
Why? Because it only affects women.
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