Self-help groups say practitioners delay making the diagnosis, often because they do not consider it a possibility. There is a typical delay of 7–12 years from symptom onset in affected individuals to professional diagnosis. There is a general lack of knowledge about endometriosis among primary care physicians. Half of general health care providers surveyed in a 2013 study were unable to name three symptoms of endometriosis. Health care providers are also likely to dismiss described symptoms as normal menstruation. Younger patients may also feel uncomfortable discussing symptoms with a physician. Race and ethnicity
Race and ethnicity may play a role in how endometriosis affects ones life. Endometriosis is less thoroughly studied among Black people, and the research that has been done is outdated. Black people with endometriosis may face barriers in receiving care due to misconceptions about how Black people feel pain. Since pain is the primary symptom of endometriosis, this makes it increasingly possible for doctors to dismiss pain symptoms when their patient is Black. An inaccurate diagnosis is also more likely since Black women are at a higher risk for other related conditions such as uterine fibroids.Cultural differences among ethnic groups also contribute to attitudes toward and treatment of endometriosis, especially in Hispanic or Latino communities. A study done in Puerto Rico in 2020 found that health care and interactions with friends and family related to discussing endometriosis were affected by stigma.
Complication or complications may refer to:

Dramatic arts
"Complications" (CSI: Miami), an episode of CSI: Miami
"Complications" (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles), an episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Complications (TV series), a 2015 USA Network television series starring Jason OMara

Medicine
Complication (medicine), an unfavorable evolution of a disease, health condition or  medical treatment

Music
Albums
Complications - Trilogy of Intricacy, a 2005 EP by Norwegian progressive metal band Age of Silence
Complications (Dover album), a 2015 album by Spanish rock band Dover

Songs
"Complication", a 1999 song by Nine Inch Nails from The Fragile
"Complications", a 2008 song by deadmau5 from Random Album Title

Technology
Complication (horology), a clock display other than the time
Smartwatch complication Complication (horology)#Use in smartwatches