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Endometriosis and Sex

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in January 2024 by Joanne Perron, MD.

Pain and the many other possible symptoms that can result from having endometriosis can make sex challenging. Watch Kevin Windom, MD, discuss how endometriosis impacts sex, and what couples can do.

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