What are the risk factors for endometriosis?
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Frequent, heavy and long menstruation,
- Early menstruation starting to see,
- Late menopause,
- Caucasian race,
- Infertility,
- Congenital uterine anomalies,
- Having a family member affected by endometriosis (it is 3 times more common in women with a family history of endometriosis),
- Eating fatty foods,
- Excessive meat consumption,
- Excessive caffeine consumption,
- Skinny and tall height,
- Being blonde or brunette
Are among the risk factors.
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