Hospital Associated Cost of Endometriosis in Canada: A Population-Based Study

ConclusionThe hospital cost associated with endometriosis was approximately C$ 30 million (U$ 29.56 million) per year, whereas uterine endometriosis, hysterectomy and older age were found to have higher average cost per case. Though this study focuses specifically on hospital admission and does not account for outpatient costs or indirect costs, this study nonetheless highlights the economic burden of this debilitating disease on Canadian society during the study period.
Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research