, according to the findings of a recent survey.
The survey, conducted by HealthyWomen with support from drug-maker AbbVie, highlights some of the knowledge gaps surrounding endometriosis. They surveyed 1,211 adult women in the United States and 352 health care providers, including ob.gyns, primary care physicians, reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologic specialists, and nurse practitioners.
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Another symptom that may be going unrecognized, according to the survey, is pelvic pain. Just one-third of the providers surveyed asked patients at each visit if pelvic pain interferes with their daily activities. However, among 260 women who said they had been diagnosed with endometriosis, 86% reported that their condition interferes with daily activities at least some of the time.
The survey also reinforced findings from previous research about delayed diagnosis of endometriosis. Among 260 respondents who identified themselves as diagnosed with endometriosis, 72% reported seeing two or more providers before receiving a diagnosis, and nearly a quarter saw four or more providers.
The survey was conducted online from Dec. 7, 2016, to Feb. 6, 2017.
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