Frequently asked questions

Is it infectious or a form of cancer?  Can endometriosis turn into cancer?

Endometriosis is not contagious or an infection – it cannot be passed from person to person through contact. Endometriosis is NOT a form of cancer, however, every single benign tissue in our bodies has the potential to turn into cancer; therefore it could be argued that deposits of endometriosis could turn into cancer. This would be an extremely rare event.


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