Women with endometriosis face a 31% higher risk of premature death, study finds.

A large US study published in The BMJ found that women with endometriosis have a 31% higher risk of premature death, primarily due to gynecological cancers and other health issues. Uterine fibroids were not linked to overall premature death but were associated with a higher risk of death from gynecological cancers. The research, involving over 110,000 women, highlights the need for doctors to consider these conditions when assessing women's health risks.

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