Endometriosis diagnosis
This study (based on a survey of 4,371 people who have received a diagnosis of endometriosis) shows that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened, increasing to an average of eight years and 10 months. This lengthy wait means a delay in accessing treatment, during which the disease may progress, leading to worsening physical symptoms and a risk of permanent organ damage. The report contains several recommendations for improving diagnosis times.