Table 2.

Example of claims from Instagram posts about endometriosis.

Example Claim
Evidence-Based	Non-Evidence-Based	Mixed
Endo[metriosis] can cause possible infertility (Fertility).	Physiotherapy, psychology, analgesics and surgery do not relieve much pain (Orthodox Medicine).	If a patient has suspected endo[metriosis], they MUST be referred to an excision specialist (Surgery).
For some, it [endometriosis] can prove to be excruciating, disrupting their normal routines and forcing them to plan their days around the pain (Symptoms).	The pill does not ‘fix’ anything and does not supress bleeding for those with endo[metriosis] (Orthodox Medicine.)	It’s [endometriosis] a chronic health issue that affects one in ten women and it’s hardly ever talked about (Epidemiology).
It takes on average eight years to get diagnosed (Diagnosis).	20–25% of endo[metriosis] patients affected by infertility may be asymptomatic (Fertility).	Research has found that high levels of depression and anxiety can also exacerbate the symptoms of this condition. This is due to an increased pain perception which occurs with these psychological conditions (Scientific Article).
There is no cure for endometriosis (Cure).	We do not need research into alternative therapies, MRI studies are useless (Alternative Medicine).	If a patient has endo[metriosis] so severe it can be seen on a DIE scan, it should be removed to prevent frozen pelvis and organ dysfunction and a range of other potential comorbidities (Pathophysiology).