Study pinpoints symptom pattern that indicates endometriosis

GPs should look out for a specific pattern of symptoms to enable endometriosis to be diagnosed much earlier, says research in the British Journal of General Practice .1 Endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose clinically as its symptoms are common and non-specific. As a result, often a long time elapses between the first primary care consultation and diagnosis. Distinct episodes of gynaecological pain and combinations of gynaecological pain with menstrual symptoms …