A new study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has revealed over 600 connections between endometriosis and other health conditions, including surprising ones like cancer, Crohn’s disease, migraines, and asthma. Published on July 31, 2025, in Cell Reports Medicine, the research analyzed data from more than 43,000 patient records.
Dr. Linda Giudice, one of the study’s authors and a physician-scientist in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UCSF, said: “We’re finally getting closer to faster diagnosis and, eventually, we hope, tailored treatment for the millions of women who suffer from endometriosis.”
These findings could reduce the need for invasive procedures and significantly improve care for millions of women.
Endometriosis affects about one in 10 women worldwide, causing chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility. Despite its impact, it remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Although there is no cure, various treatments can help alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Read through the gallery to learn more about the illness and how to differentiate it from common menstrual cramps.