176 million women (7.5 million in the US) affected during the prime of their lives 7 year agnostic delay-7 physician visits before referral Fertility is an issue for 30-40％ of women--with poor Pregnancy outcomes Pelvic pain is responsible for all negative health related quality of life scores in women with endometriosis Endometriosis accounts for a significant loss of productivity Loss of productivity is twice that of direct healthcare costs costs are predicted by decreased quality of life (Estimated at $95 billion in the US)