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Importance of exercise for endometriosis

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in December 2024 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated on October 25, 2024.

If you have endometriosis, excess bodyweight can make symptoms worse. Learn about the impact obesity has on endometriosis and why exercise is important with this video featuring Kevin Windom, MD.

Medically reviewed in January 2020.

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