A Study of the Potential Risk Factors Linked to the Development of Severe Forms of Endometriosis

A Multi-centre, Multinational, Cross-sectional, Incident Case-control Study on Factors Associated With the Development of Endometrioma and Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis

This study will aim to identify genetic, medical, dietary and environmental factors associated with the development of endometrioma and/or deep infiltrating endometriosis in order to move towards early diagnosis and implementation of potential preventative measures.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The subject is a female aged between 18 and 41 years
• The subject has undergone a laparoscopy or laparotomy for a benign gynecological indication excluding pregnancy, in the last 3 months
• The subject's surgery showed either no visible endometriosis lesions or histologically confirmed endometriosis lesions: superficial endometriosis, endometrioma or deep infiltrating endometriosis
• The subject has given a written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• The subject is pregnant
• The subject's surgery results showed evidence of malignancy
• The subject has a mental condition rendering her unable to understand the nature, scope and possible consequences of the study, and/or with evidence of an uncooperative attitude