With its physical symptoms, endometriosis can be a brake in women's careers


By AGENCY
  • Family
  • Saturday, 22 Mar 2025

Some women are forced to reduce their working hours or accept lower-paid jobs because of their endometriosis. — AFP

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory, hormone-dependent gynaecological disease that affects around 10% of women of childbearing age.It has a major impact on the daily lives of those affected, particularly in the workplace.

According to British research, women suffering from endometriosis experience a decline in income over the years.

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