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The independent Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen, IQWiG) examines the benefits and harms of medical interventions for patients. We provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of examination and treatment methods in the form of scientific reports and easily understandable health information.

 

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InformedHealth.org is the English-language version of the German website Gesundheitsinformation.de. By publishing this bilingual website, IQWiG fulfils part of its legal mandate to inform the general public about health issues. By offering a wide range of different topics, the website addresses both patients and (healthy) consumers.

Endometriosis

"Endometriosis? Never heard of it." This is what many people say, even though it is a common condition in women. While some hardly notice that they have endometriosis, others have severe pain on several days every month. Read about the causes, effects, typical symptoms and treatment options.

Current commenting procedures and calls for tenders