An estimated 200 million women suffer the pain of a “forgotten” disease.
Endometriosis is, in many cases, triggered by their first period, and it’s likely to stay with them until menopause.
It’s a chronic and progressive condition characterized by the growth of tiny lesions in the pelvic cavity. It’s the number one cause of infertility and can spread to other organs, sometimes with fatal consequences.
It is, however, widely seen as a neglected disease. The symptoms – painful and heavy periods, pain during or after sex, pain going to the toilet during a period, difficulty getting pregnant – are easily confused with other conditions.
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EndoCure Founder and CEO Hadas Ziso is a Technion alumna.
