Frequently asked

The most common fact-check queries submitted to Endo Lab, ranked by how often the same question has been checked. Each query has been anonymised — only the question text is stored, never who asked it. See Terms §9 for the full privacy posture.

  1. 1
    Acupuncture is more effective than NSAIDs for chronic endometriosis pelvic pain.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    No evidence
  2. 2
    Lactobacillus probiotic supplementation reduces endometriosis severity.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Mixed
  3. 3
    Hysterectomy is a permanent cure for endometriosis and eliminates symptoms in all patients.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Contradicted Contradicted
  4. 4
    Higher estrogen levels worsen endometriosis inflammation.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  5. 5
    Birth control stops endometriosis pain completely.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Contradicted
  6. 6
    Endo belly is real and gets much worse during periods.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported Adjacent
  7. 7
    In vitro fertilization can help women with endometriosis-associated infertility conceive.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  8. 8
    Many women with endometriosis also have adenomyosis.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  9. 9
    Dyspareunia is reported by more than half of women with endometriosis.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  10. 10
    I had a delicious tomato salad for lunch today. The mozzarella was perfect.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
  11. 11
    You say that you have endometriosis and that it is an excuse to go to work. Just take the pain meds the doctor gave and get on with your day.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Adjacent Adjacent
  12. 12
    Pregnancy permanently cures endometriosis because the body's hormones reset.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Contradicted Adjacent
  13. 13
    Following an anti-inflammatory diet reduces endometriosis symptoms.
    text · checked 6 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Adjacent
  14. 14
    Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide.
    text · checked 5 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  15. 15
    Laparoscopic surgery, being minimally invasive, often allows for a quicker recovery compared to open abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Recovery after endometriosis surgery typically takes several weeks …
    text · checked 4 times · first seen 2026-06-24
    Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
  16. 16
    Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of women of reproductive age.
    text · checked 3 times · first seen 2026-06-24
    Supported
  17. 17
    Post-operative care for endometriosis usually involves laparoscopic recovery. Key immediate steps include gentle movement to reduce gas pain, managing pain with prescribed or over-the-counter medicati…
    text · checked 3 times · first seen 2026-06-24
    Adjacent No evidence Supported Supported No evidence Adjacent +2 more
  18. 18
    Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of women of reproductive age, and it can cause infertility.
    text · checked 2 times · first seen 2026-06-24
    Supported Supported
  19. 19
    What is endometriosis? A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes fertility problems. What are the symptoms of end…
    text · checked 2 times · first seen 2026-06-12
    Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported +2 more
  20. 20
    Endometriosis affects roughly 10 percent of women of reproductive age.
    text · checked 2 times · first seen 2026-07-16
    Supported
  21. 21
    Can endometriosis cause infertility?
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-12
    Supported
  22. 22
    Can endometriosis be seen on an ultrasound? Does pregnancy cure endometriosis? Is there a cure for endometriosis?
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-12
    Supported Contradicted Contradicted
  23. 23
    "Can endometriosis cause fatigue?" "Can endometriosis affect the bowel or bladder?" "What foods help or worsen endometriosis?" "How long does it take to get diagnosed?" "Does endometriosis get worse w…
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-12
    Supported Supported Supported Supported Adjacent
  24. 24
    Fatigue is a common symptom of endometriosis. Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of women of reproductive age.
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-10
    Supported Supported
  25. 25
    People with endometriosis get sick easier
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-09
    Adjacent
  26. 26
    It is possible to have too much pain to have sex
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-09
    Supported
  27. 27
    After excision surgeries, there is a very low chance of endometriosis recurrence. Only about 20%.
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-07-08
    Contradicted Contradicted
  28. 28
    Too much pain to have sex
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-09
  29. 29
    Endometriosis affects roughly 10% of women of reproductive age, and dienogest reduces associated pelvic pain.
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-03
    Supported Supported
  30. 30
    Duch test is more useful for endo than a standard blood test
    text · checked 1 time · first seen 2026-06-16
    No evidence