Is endometriosis a genetic disease?
Studies have shown that sisters have a six times increased risk compared to their husband’s sisters. Other studies show up to an eight times increased risk when compared to other women. Affected sisters are more likely to have severe disease than other. Although these studies suggest a genetic basis, presently, the mode of inheritance is unknown. The OXEGENE Study is enrolling family members with endometriosis to try and identify the genetic basis of this disease.
