Risk factors include: early menarche (start of menstruation); short menstrual cycles; low BMI; few or no children; imperforate hymen; and uterine abnormalities. An association between alcohol intake and smoking has also been noted, although this is not necessarily causative.[1]
What are some risk factors for developing endometriosis?
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Risk factors for developing endometriosis include early menarche, short menstrual cycles, low BMI, having few or no children, imperforate hymen, and uterine abnormalities. Additionally, there is an observed association with alcohol intake and smoking, though it is not definitively causative.