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Endometriosis Can Elude Diagnosis for Years: What to Know
Key Takeaways
- Patient Zoë Armstrong waited years for a diagnosis; an ultrasound report finally confirmed endometriosis.
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says people can wait a decade or more for diagnosis.
- Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and can cause debilitating pain, fatigue, bloating and infertility.
- New tests used in other countries are raising hopes but are not yet available in the U.S., and experts say they won't be a complete solution.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com