Time to diagnose Endometriosis: Current Status and Impact on Patients

Romeo, Antonia
2025 · doi:10.5281/zenodo.17101258 · W7081172477
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This work presents a concise review of recent evidence on diagnostic delays in endometriosis. Drawing on the open-access sistematic review "Time to Diagnose Endometriosisi: Current Status, Challenges and Regionzl Characteristics" (BJOG 2025), it summarises reported times from first symptoms to confirmed diagnosis across different countries and study designs. The essay highlights how delayed diagnosis prolongs pain, impairs quality of life and increases healthcare costs, and stresses the importance of awareness, standardised diagnostic pathways and early referral to specialists.
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Time to diagnose Endometriosis: Current Status and Impact on Patients Authors/Creators Description This work presents a concise review of recent evidence on diagnostic delays in endometriosis. Drawing on the open-access sistematic review "Time to Diagnose Endometriosisi: Current Status, Challenges and Regionzl Characteristics" (BJOG 2025), it summarises reported times from first symptoms to confirmed diagnosis across different countries and study designs. The essay highlights how delayed diagnosis prolongs pain, impairs quality of life and increases healthcare costs, and stresses the importance of awareness, standardised diagnostic pathways and early referral to specialists. Files ENDOMETRIOSIS.pdf Files (135.5 kB) | Name | Size | Download all | |---|---|---| | md5:484765596306ed9f181808ec1f7ddbfd | 135.5 kB | Preview Download |

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