Endometriosis

• Rapid endometriosis tests now available in the U.K. What about Canada?

  The tests will help rapidly reduce the time it takes for women to be told whether they have the condition, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

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  Aug 6
  
• Endometriosis could be diagnosed via blood test, U.K. study finds

  'These findings mark a significant breakthrough in our understanding of endometriosis,' study lead from the Centre for Reproductive Health Dr. Douglas Gibson said.

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  Jul 7
  
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• Infertility or endometriosis could be linked to early menopause risk: study

  A study published by the Menopause Society has found that women who had unexplained infertility or endometriosis had an increased risk of early menopause happening before age 45.

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  Jun 3
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• Babies of mothers with endometriosis face higher birth defect risk: study

  The study found that 'specific anomalies with the highest associated risks included unspecified cleft palate, hypospadias and pulmonary artery stenosis.'

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  May 11
• Non-invasive endometriosis scan trial boosts hope for faster diagnosis

  It was found that the specialized CT scans are 'accurately detecting endometriotic lesions' that is often "missed by conventional imaging methods."

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  Apr 30
• Endometriosis care delays force Alberta woman to seek help abroad: ‘Just want my life back’

  'I shouldn't have to go out of country. I feel like I should be able to get that care and that help here where I am, but it's just not possible,' said Talia Assu-Gregg, 20.

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  Jan 20
• Unheard. Unserved: After costly U.S. surgery, endometriosis patient pushes for more options

  An endometriosis patient is calling for more surgery options at home in Nova Scotia after travelling to the United States for surgery.

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  Nov 13, 2025
• Let’s talk about it. Period.

  For some, menstruation is a life-giving gift — for others, it's sheer hell. For too long, women have been sitting in silent, crippling monthly agony that far exceeds what's normal.

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  Mar 10, 2025
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• N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait times

  A N.S. woman says the long wait times for gynaecological services in Canada forced her hand, as her options were limited while her pain persists. She faces a $50K bill in the U.S.

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  Oct 15, 2024
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• Canada must offer ‘gold-standard’ endometriosis care so women don’t seek help abroad: patient

  While wait times for endometriosis treatment are long, Canadian doctors are working towards creative solutions to address the backlog and lack of specialized physicians.

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  Sep 6, 2024