‘I’m a GP - we should all know the signs of this condition'
A GP explains the symptoms and challenges associated with endometriosis, a common but often under-diagnosed gynaecological condition. The article emphasizes the importance of early recognition to improve quality of life for patients.
Why it matters
Increased awareness of chronic conditions helps reduce diagnostic delays and improves patient outcomes.
Endometriosis is one of the commonest gynaecological conditions in the UK but is often under-recognised. Many women with endometriosis experience debilitating symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Greater awareness of endometriosis is helping to change this. Earlier recognition and improved treatment mean that many women can now receive help sooner and have a much better quality of life than in the past.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus. These growths are most commonly found in the pelvis, affecting the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder or bowel but can also occur elsewhere in the body.
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