'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'
New diagnostic tools for endometriosis spark hope—but access and awareness remain critical hurdles
📍 Aftermath
Advocacy groups welcomed the developments but emphasized ongoing gaps in access and treatment options. Coverage did not establish whether the tests had been widely implemented or adopted into standard care.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What are the two new diagnostic methods for endometriosis?
A blood test detecting a hormone pattern unique to endometriosis, and a saliva test that can provide results in days.
Has NICE already approved these tests for use in the UK?
NICE has backed two devices to speed up diagnosis, but coverage does not confirm full approval or NHS-wide implementation.
Why do advocacy groups say ‘more must be done’?
While the tests are a step forward, groups highlight ongoing delays in diagnosis and the need for broader access, awareness, and integration into healthcare systems.
Where it stands
Coverage highlights these as significant advancements, with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) backing the use of two devices to expedite diagnosis. Patient advocacy groups welcome the progress but emphasize the need for broader implementation and improved awareness, noting delays in diagnosis have long-term health impacts. Legal firm Samfiru Tumarkin LLP describes the blood test as a “significant breakthrough,” while MSN underscores the study’s focus on a unique hormone signature.
The Vajenda calls it a ‘new era’ for diagnosis, though coverage does not yet specify rollout timelines or regulatory approval status. Watch for updates on clinical trials, potential NHS adoption timelines, and advocacy campaigns pushing for wider access. Coverage may also expand on how these tests compare to existing diagnostic methods, such as laparoscopic surgery, which remains the gold standard.
Patient testimonials and expert commentary on long-term treatment implications are likely to follow.
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Sources (9)
- Endometriosis test plans welcomed but more to be done, groups say BBC · 46d ago
- "Significant Breakthrough": Endometriosis Could be Diagnosed via Blood Test Samfiru Tumarkin LLP · 46d ago
- Two devices to speed up endometriosis diagnosis backed by NICE Nursing Times · 46d ago
- 'Endometriosis tests are positive step, but more must be done' BBC · 46d ago
- Endometriosis test plans welcomed but more to be done, groups say BBC · 46d ago
- ‘Game-Changing’ Saliva Test Can Diagnose Endometriosis in Days Rather Than Years Good News Network · 46d ago
- Blood test could identify hormone pattern unique to endometriosis, study finds MSN · 46d ago
- A New Era for Endometriosis Diagnosis? The Vajenda · 46d ago
- 'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back' BBC · 46d ago
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