Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

• Endometriosis diagnosis is significantly delayed in many patients, causing prolonged suffering—highlighting a critical gap in clinical recognition and assessment protocols
• Novel diagnostic tests under development may enable earlier, non-invasive identification of endometriosis, potentially reducing diagnostic delays and improving patient outcomes
• Current diagnostic delays suggest the need for heightened clinical suspicion of endometriosis in women presenting with chronic pelvic pain and consideration of expedited referral pathways

Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

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