Why it Takes So Long to Get an Endo Diagnosis

Plus, will a diet overhaul help your inflammation? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central - Women's Health](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) [large-01-GettyImages-1742810529.jpg]() 5 Things You Gotta Know Now 1. [The Average Time to Diagnosis for Endo Is 7 to 9 Years]() With endometriosis, it’s important to get an early diagnosis so you can begin treatment and prevent further damage from the disease. So why does it take years for some women to be diagnosed? [Experts help us understand the issue](). [GettyImages-1179066272-3000x2000-sm.jpg](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) 2. [An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Be the Change-Up Your Body Needs](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) People who live with chronic inflammatory diseases could benefit from eating foods that have anti-inflammatory properties and avoiding those that cause inflammation. Learn [who might benefit most from this shift in menu-planning plus how to do it](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=). [large-GettyImages-1294319202-3000x2000.jpg]() 3. [Breasts Are More Prone to Injury Than You Think]() Just like any other part of the body, women’s (and men’s) breasts can get hurt. From bruises to skin lacerations, [we explore the types of injuries you can have](), how they feel, how they are treated, and any complications that can come up. [iStock-1189207612.jpg](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) 4. [Roughly 30% of Premenopausal Women Will Get Bacterial Vaginosis](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) When the bacteria that work together to keep your vaginal flora balanced to ward off infection grow out of control, it can lead to this health condition. [Learn all about how the specific type of bacteria—Gardnerella vaginalis](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=)—functions and why it’s behind some uncomfortable symptoms. [GettyImages-1218956575-2000x1000.jpg](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) 5. [Take Our Children’s Food Allergy Poll!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=) Have a kid with a severe food allergy? We want to know about your top concerns when it comes to caring for their needs. If have two or three minutes to spare, [we’d love to hear from you via this easy list of questions](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGRzOS5Kv8C8QEVw6UDnm1q2NpxiNqfQwIv3urlTX4bGiVlVifyYlfD9LjSBg7ttmNxh3X4L1g=). Follow us! [Health Central | Facebook]() [Health Central | Pinterest]() [Health Central | Instagram]() [Health Central | Twitter]() You are receiving this message because you subscribed to Health Central's Women's Health newsletter. [Share with a friend]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [Unsubscribe]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]() © 2024 HealthCentral Corporation | All Rights Reserved.