Endometriosis in Canada: It Is Time for Collaboration to Advance Patient-Oriented, Evidence-Based Policy, Care, and Research

Endometriosis is an enigmatic, painful, complex disease that affects approximately 1 million people in Canada. The disease can involve multiple organ systems, often resulting in debilitating chronic pain and infertility. Social, medical, geographic, and other factors are implicated in years-long diagnostic delays and may limit access to care. An integrated approach from bench to bedside to community is urgently required. A pan-Canadian collaboration among patients, clinicians and researchers will improve endometriosis awareness, provide best practices, and link research across Canada.

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Endometriosis is a mysterious and complex disease that affects approximately 1 million people in Canada, causing chronic pain and infertility. Various factors can lead to diagnostic delays and limit access to care. An integrated approach involving collaboration among patients, clinicians, and researchers is urgently needed to improve awareness, best practices, and research coordination across the country.