Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 4889

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Tabled: 9 September 2024

Answered: 16 September 2024

Named Day

Question

Alistair Strathern

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to shorten the diagnosis time for endometriosis.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, estimated to affect one in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis can significantly impact women and girls’ physical and mental health, and anyone with symptoms of endometriosis should contact their...

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