Endometriosis Excision Cost Study

The Women’s Health Research & Action Center is developing a national mixed methods study examining the financial burden of endometriosis excision surgery in the United States.

Although excision surgery is considered the gold-standard treatment for endometriosis by many patients and specialists, individuals often face substantial out-of-pocket costs related to surgery, travel, insurance barriers, recovery, and ongoing care. Many of these costs are fragmented across providers and payment systems, making the true financial burden difficult to quantify.

Areas of Interest:

• Out-of-pocket medical expenses

• Insurance reimbursement and appeals

• Lost wages and caregiving burdens

• Post-operative recovery expenses

• Financial impacts on treatment decision-making