{"paper_id":"aeff45f2-dab5-436e-b666-1045a0452fbe","body_text":"Endometriosis: NICE adds dedicated fertility treatment pathway\nBMJ 2026; 392 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.s625 (Published 31 March 2026) Cite this as: BMJ 2026;392:s625- Jacqui Wise\n- London\nA dedicated treatment pathway for women with endometriosis who are having difficulty conceiving has been added to national fertility guidelines.\nThe updated fertility guideline from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has for the first time a section for women with endometriosis, in recognition that the condition requires its own tailored approach.1\nEndometriosis affects around 1.5 million women in the UK and is one of the leading causes of fertility problems. It is a chronic condition where endometrium-like tissue grows outside the uterus, most commonly within the pelvis and on organs such as the ovaries, bladder, and bowel.\nNICE published its draft fertility guidance in September …\nLog in\nLog in using your username and password\nLog in through your institution\nSubscribe from £184 *\nSubscribe and get access to all BMJ articles, and much more.\n* For online subscription\nAccess this article for 1 day for:\n£50 / $60/ €56 (excludes VAT)\nYou can download a PDF version for your personal record.","source_license":"public-domain-us","license_restricted":false}