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Objective: This study seeks to analyse relevant research on the impact of endometriosis on women's working lives. Background: Endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with pelvic pain and fertility complications, affecting women in their reproductive prime, which coincides with their pivotal working years (Bahrami et al., 2017). On a global scale, an estimated 176 million women grapple with the challenges posed by endometriosis. Methodology: This study is designed as a review of works published in the PubMed database. Within the timeframe of 1972 to 2023, only 13 relevant studies were analysed out of a total of 291. Results: Studies suggest that manifestations associated with endometriosis have a negative impact on daily activities, including personal and familial spheres. They also significantly affect women's work life, leading to reduced work productivity and frequently culminating in employment termination (Nnoaham et al., 2011; Rossi et al., 2021; Bahrami et al., 2017). Women afflicted by endometriosis contend with more frequent bouts of work-related disability (Rossi et al., 2021). The economic weight of endometriosis is substantial, spanning direct medical outlays and indirect costs linked to work-related absences and the ensuing curtailment of earnings potential, which can exert an adverse influence on career progression and professional development (Gao et al., 2006; Levy et al., 2011; Mousa et al., 2021). Conclusion: While a multitude of studies probe the dimensions of women's sexual well-being (Alcalde et al., 2022) or the overarching qualitative facets of life with endometriosis (Bień et al., 2020; Ruszała et al., 2022; Missmer et al., 2021), only a limited corpus of research delves into the ramifications for their occupational lives.