Is endometriosis a form of cancer?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    No. Endometriosis growths aren’t cancer, and endometriosis is a benign condition. It is associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, but the majority of people with endometriosis won’t develop ovarian cancer.[1] Rarely, people who have had endometriosis can later develop endometriosis-associated adenocarcinoma.

    References

    1. ^Tommaso Falcone, Rebecca FlycktClinical Management of EndometriosisObstet Gynecol.(2018 Mar)