History of Endometriosis beginning with Ancient Egypt up to beyond the 20th century.

Within the last 5-10 years, endometriosis has finally begun to inch into the spotlight as a pressing full-body disease, largely thanks to the work of patient advocates and global awareness campaigns. We’ve seen national action plans developed, an increase in research output, the development of essential support groups, and more.

But it hasn’t always been this way.

Only a few decades ago, endometriosis was brushed off as a “working woman's disease.” Little to no support was provided to those suffering, especially gender diverse folks, whom the literature ignores entirely. Debate remains regarding the age of endometriosis and how far back medical records can be traced, but it is likely that endometriosis is as old as humankind.

This two-part dive into the history of endometriosis begins as far back as Ancient Egypt, illuminating the horrors and struggles women and other people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have had to endure throughout the centuries.

Part 1: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/blog/a-history-of-endometriosis-part-i-from-ancient-egypt-to-hysteria

Part 2: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/blog/a-history-of-endometriosis-part-ii-the-20th-century-and-beyond