Poor bladder function rife among women with endometriosis: study
These patients appear to experience greater than average rate of lower urinary tract symptoms, researchers have found
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Women with endometriosis are up to six times more likely to report difficulty passing urine or pain when the bladder is full than those without the disorder, a cohort study shows.
The results suggest a need to address lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) during the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, the US researchers say.