Editing Endometriosis (section)

==== Mental health ====
"Endometriosis is associated with an elevated risk of developing depression and anxiety disorders".<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Jia SZ, Leng JH, Shi JH, Sun PR, Lang JH | title = Health-related quality of life in women with endometriosis: a systematic review | journal = Journal of Ovarian Research | volume = 5 | issue = 1 | pages = 29 | date = October 2012 | pmid = 23078813 | pmc = 3507705 | doi = 10.1186/1757-2215-5-29 | title-link = doi | doi-access = free }}</ref> Studies suggest this is partially due to the pelvic pain experienced by endometriosis patients. {{blockquote| "It has been demonstrated that pelvic pain has significant negative effects on women's mental health and quality of life; in particular, women who suffer from pelvic pain report high levels of anxiety and depression, loss of working ability, limitations in social activities and a poor quality of life" <ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Low WY, Edelmann RJ, Sutton C | title = A psychological profile of endometriosis patients in comparison to patients with pelvic pain of other origins | journal = Journal of Psychosomatic Research | volume = 37 | issue = 2 | pages = 111–116 | date = February 1993 | pmid = 8463987 | doi = 10.1016/0022-3999(93)90077-S }}</ref>
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Mental health concerns like depression and anxiety can also result due to poor diagnostic procedures related to cultural norms where women's concerns are devalued or ignored, especially by medical professionals.<ref>Culley L, Law C, Hudson N, Denny E, Mitchell H, Baumgarten M, et al. (1 November 2013). "The social and psychological impact of endometriosis on women's lives: a critical narrative review". Human Reproduction Update. 19 (6): 625–39. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmt027. hdl:2086/8845. PMID 23884896.</ref><ref>Nnoaham KE, Hummelshoj L, Webster P, d'Hooghe T, de Cicco Nardone F, de Cicco Nardone C, et al. (August 2011). "Impact of endometriosis on quality of life and work productivity: a multicenter study across ten countries". Fertility and Sterility. 96 (2): 366–373.e8. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.05.090. PMC 3679489. PMID 21718982.</ref>