Endometriosis is a devastating chronic pain condition caused by uterine-like cells growing where they aren’t supposed to. People with endometriosis can develop extremely painful periods, bladder issues, and even infertility. Most people who are diagnosed with endometriosis are first treated with progesterone-based birth control. But a third of all patients fail this therapy because it is ineffective for them while many others stop taking it due to side effects.
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