March is Endometriosis Awareness Month!
Observed each March, Endometriosis Awareness Month is a global movement dedicated to increasing recognition of endometriosis, promoting earlier diagnosis, and improving access to appropriate care. This initiative brings together clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and organizations worldwide to address the significant physical, emotional, and social impact of a conditions that affects an estimated 200 million women across cultures and healthcare systems. By elevating awareness and encouraging open conversations, this month also helps reduce stigma and supports more informed, compassionate care.
For IUGA, raising awareness of endometriosis is closely aligned with our commitment to advancing pelvic floor health. Endometriosis is frequently associated with chronic pelvic pain, bladder and bowel symptoms, and complex pelvic floor dysfunction, areas that are central to urogynecological care.
In this context, we are pleased to share a selection of recent articles from the International Urogynecology Journal (IUJ) that explore key aspects of endometriosis:
- A Systematic Review of the Prevalence of Overactive Bladder in Women with Non-Urinary Tract Endometriosis and the Effect of Endometriosis Surgery on Symptoms of Overactive Bladder
Francis G. Muriithi, Monika Vij, Siddhartha Mukherjee & Simon Emery
International Urogynecology Journal - Surgical Management of Urinary-Symptom-Dominant Endometriosis: Addressing Persistent Voiding Dysfunction and Pelvic Floor Factors
Zarna Y. Motiwala, Shweta Misra, Isha Sharma, Sneha Choudhari, Harsh M. Yadav & Pradnya Bafna
International Urogynecology Journal - Is Pelvic Floor Muscle Resting Activity Associated With Pelvic and Genital Pain, Dyspareunia, and Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction? A Cross-Sectional Study of Women With Endometriosis
Ragnhild Gabrielsen, Kari Bø, Marie Ellström Engh & May-Britt Kolberg Tennfjord
International Urogynecology Journal - Keep Your Bladder Small: Micturition Dysfunction in Deep Pelvic Endometriosis
Rok Šumak & Tamara Serdinšek
International Urogynecology Journal