Endometriosis Survey Shows High Comorbidity Rates

In the Endometriosis community at CureTogether, 137 women were surveyed for having other, co-morbid conditions. 76 (55%) of the respondents reported having at least one other condition. A chart of conditions co-morbid with endometriosis is shown below (click on the chart for a larger view). We define a condition to be co-morbid with endometriosis if more than 5 women reported having both endometriosis and the condition.

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Here is a list of the conditions found to be co-morbid with endometriosis in this survey, in order of prevalence.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (95 women)
Migraine (86)
Infertility (84)
Interstitial Cystitis (79)
Fibromyalgia (78)
Eating Disorders (76)
Acid Reflux (76)
Aging (75)
Candidiasis (75)
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (74)
Anxiety (73)
Back pain (73)
Depression (73)
Body Image Distortion (73)
Neuropathy (72)
Adrenal Fatigue     (72)
Bladder Infection (72)
Acne (72)
Vulvar Vestibulitis (71)
Common Cold (70)
Restless Legs Syndrome (69)
Vulvodynia (69)
Alopecia (69)
Allergies (61)
Insomnia (61)
Hypoglycemia (52)
Anal Fissures (51)
Onion Intolerance (50)
Nickel Allergy (50)
Eczema     (50)
Autism (49)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (49)
PTSD (49)
Insulin resistance (49)
Binge Eating (49)
TMJ Disorder (42)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (40)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder    (35)
Cluster Headaches (30)
Arthritic Hips (26)
High Cholesterol (25)
Anemia    (23)
Bipolar Disorder (20)
Obesity    (20)
Human Papillomavirus (19)
ADHD (19)
Obstructive sleep apnea (17)
Hypothyroidism (16)
Asthma (8)
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Note: Information either on CureTogether’s website or presented in these results does not constitute medical advice. Please check with your doctor before making any decisions about your health.
Also, the 137 women with endometriosis who contributed the data presented here may not be representative of the general population of women with endometriosis. There may be a selection bias for people who are more likely to participate in online surveys. A larger study would need to be done using alternate methods of gathering information to reach the population of patients who are not online or not inclined to participate in online surveys. However, the results presented here are informative and suggest what a portion of the endometriosis population is experiencing.
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