Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered am ar 11 Medi 2024.

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Photo of Markus Campbell-Savours Markus Campbell-Savours Llafur, Penrith and Solway

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to reduce diagnosis times for people with endometriosis.

Photo of Karin Smyth Karin Smyth Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Endometriosis is a common gynaecological condition, estimated to affect one in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis can significantly impact women and girls’ physical and mental health, and anyone with symptoms of endometriosis should contact their general practice.

Cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government, and we are committed to prioritising women’s health as we build a National Health Service fit for the future. We will deliver an extra 40,000 operations, scans, and appointments per week, as a first step in our commitment to ensuring that patients can expect to be treated within 18 weeks.

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