French President Emmanuel Macron declares Endometriosis a public health disease

Endometriosis is a disease that affects 1 to 3 out of 10 women, in many cases it is disabling, due to the strong pelvic pain it produces, mood swings and both gastrointestinal and urinary alterations. Another symptom that usually affects these patients a lot, and may be the only one to express itself, is infertility, causing problems in various areas of their lives. Besides, endometriosis is the cause of 25% of infertility in women who are in their fertile stage.

That is why this news is so important, since it is an advance in the social field not only because it is considered a public health problem but also because it creates awareness and makes it known, this being a disease that affects a large percentage of the population. feminine and yet it remains a little known and little studied evil. It is satisfying to know that every day there are more media or the same patients who talk about this topic.

 

Original video from France24 English YouTube channel

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