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Racial Inequality in Endometriosis Diagnosis in Puerto Rico

Published Jul 16, 2026, 6:00 AM ASTvia Centro de Periodismo Investigativo

At a glance

  • 75,000 patients in Puerto Rico live with endometriosis
  • Black women face more obstacles in getting their pain heard and diagnosed on time
  • Racial inequality affects medical attention and diagnosis timing

Why this matters: For black women in Puerto Rico, delayed diagnosis and inadequate medical attention can exacerbate endometriosis symptoms and impact their quality of life.

In Puerto Rico, where an estimated 75,000 patients live with endometriosis, black women with uteruses face more obstacles in getting their pain heard and diagnosed on time. The color of one’s skin not only determines who receives adequate medical attention but also how long it takes to receive a diagnosis.

This disparity affects the timely diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis for black women in Puerto Rico.

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