"Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK and is often a painful condition in which cells similar to those lining the womb grow elsewhere in the body. It can take an average of nine years to get a diagnosis."
"Getting a diagnosis earlier can help people make decisions and plans about their life, says Dr. Tatjana Gibbons, lead researcher on the study."
"Gabriella Pearson, co-founder of the charity Menstrual Health Project, was diagnosed with endometriosis aged 23, after more than 10 years of worsening symptoms and a number of misdiagnoses."
"There is a knock-on effect in terms of mental health, finances, work and fertility. So I think if people had been listened to and diagnosed earlier, they would have been in a very different position now."
A pilot study at Oxford University suggests a new CT scan technique combined with a molecular tracer can detect early endometriosis. This condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and often takes an average of nine years to diagnose. Conventional scans frequently miss early signs, leading to prolonged suffering. Early diagnosis can empower women to make informed decisions about their health and life. Personal accounts highlight the significant impact of delayed diagnosis on career, mental health, and overall well-being.
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