Factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of endometriosis-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological disorder that is estimated to affect approximately 10% of women of childbearing age globally. However, the condition remains significantly under-or misrecognized, and the mean time to diagnosis is several years. These delays result in increased symptom severity, diminished quality of life, and adverse long-term reproductive outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the sources of diagnostic delay and their effects.

Methods

The articles were retrieved from PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases after performing a rigorous literature search. The initial search yielded 2,348 records, and 10 articles were included in the final analysis. Causes of diagnostic delay were cla

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12321876 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature