Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• You are 18 years or older and pre-menopausal

• You were referred to for surgical procedure for suspected endometriosis (cases) or for elective sterilization (tubal ligation/salpingectomy) for controls

• You are currently menstruating

• You own a smartphone, have an email address, and can read electronic instructions

• You are willing to sign the consent form (electronically) using the QVIN application

Exclusion Criteria:

• You are less than 18 years of age

• You are pregnant or nursing

• You are post-menopausal

• Previous hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy

• Prior diagnosis or surgical procedure for endometriosis

• You are unwilling or unable to wear at least two Q-Pads and mail them back

• You are unwilling or unable to donate blood before and after surgery

• You are unwilling or unable to consent using the QVIN application

• Currently taking or have taken antibiotics in the past 4 weeks

• You are undergoing hysterectomy or laparoscopic procedure for suspected malignancy

• Previously diagnosed with an autoimmune or inflammatory disease

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/23/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.