What happened?
Researchers analysed records from almost three million women in Utah. Endometriosis was associated with a 46% higher relative risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The association was stronger in premenopausal women and those with a body mass index below 30.
Why does it matter?
The findings suggest that metabolic health may deserve attention alongside reproductive symptoms. They may help researchers identify groups who could benefit from earlier assessment.
How to interpret the evidence
This was an observational study. A relative increase is not a 46-percentage-point increase, and association does not prove endometriosis caused diabetes. Individual absolute risk varies.
What remains uncertain?
The result does not mean every woman with endometriosis will develop diabetes or that a universal new screening schedule has been established. Further research and individual assessment remain important.
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