Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
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"With endometriosis, most people end up minimising their pain, gaslighting themselves so they don't reach out for help."
— Abbie Filer , Activist
"It's good getting people listened to, getting them the referral to where they need to be."
— Helen Brewster , Executive
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Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
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