Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 60973

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Tabled: 18 June 2025

Answered: 27 June 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to reduce average diagnosis times for endometriosis; and what plans he has to meet the Women’s Health Strategy targets.

Answer

Karin Smyth

It is unacceptable that women can wait up to 10 years for an endometriosis diagnosis and the Government is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis.Tackling waiting lists is a...

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