<h1>Experts Highlight Diagnostic Delays and Treatment Options for Endometriosis Affecting 10% of Reproductive-Age Women</h1> During Endometriosis Awareness Month, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road hosted an expert session addressing the condition that affects 10% of women of reproductive age. The event highlighted how menstrual pain is often normalized in India, leading to 7-10 years of diagnosis delay. Medical experts discussed symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options including hormonal therapy, pain management techniques, and surgical interventions. Doctors emphasized that endometriosis can extend beyond reproductive organs to affect intestines, bladder, and other systems. The session educated approximately 50 local residents about early intervention, with specialists stressing the importance of seeking medical help rather than silently enduring pain.