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Importance of exercise for endometriosis

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in March 2023.

Updated on October 25, 2024

If you have endometriosis, excess bodyweight can make symptoms worse. Learn about the impact obesity has on endometriosis and why exercise is important with this video featuring Kevin Windom, MD.

Medically reviewed in January 2020.

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