Associations and gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis in comparison to women with irritable bowel syndrome: a study based on a population cohort

Abstract Background Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have similar symptoms, pathogenesis, and risk factors. These diagnoses often coexist and are frequently misdiagnosed leading to diagnostic delays. This study of a population-based cohort aimed to investigate associations relating t...

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Main Authors: Sofie Stark Junkka, Bodil Ohlsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02861-w