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Why diagnosing endometriosis often takes years
- New studies show endometriosis diagnosis often remains slow in primary care due to non-specific symptoms.
- Researchers from Aarhus University led two studies in Denmark and the Faroe Islands under the FEMaLe project.
- Doctors often recognise classic gynecological symptoms but miss non-specific signs like gastrointestinal issues.
- Cyclical symptoms such as bloating and mood changes require systematic exploration to aid diagnosis.
- Stigma around menstruation may influence help-seeking and clinician assessment.
- Researchers identify diagnostic hierarchies that delay considering endometriosis.
- Faroe Islands GPs call for closer collaboration and better referral pathways.
- Recommendations include awareness of non-gynaecological symptoms and systematic symptom exploration.
- The FEMaLe studies aim to shorten diagnostic delays and improve patient care pathways.
- Experts say translating knowledge into clinical practice is the major challenge.
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