RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN ENDOMETRIOSIS – A REFLECTION OF WHO PROCEEDS WITH SURGERY FOR PELVIC PAIN?

Abstract

Endometriosis is thought to be more prevalent in White women than Black women. Few studies have reported whether reported racial differences in the prevalence of endometriosis can be explained by racial disparities in access to surgery for chronic pelvic pain. We aimed to identify whether patient factors such as race were associated with whether women with pelvic pain proceeded to surgery or were diagnosed with endometriosis.