Oldham doctor welcomes new NHS endometriosis tests, but says more needs doing

Endometriosis test plans welcomed but more to be done, groups say

Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.

Oldham doctor welcomes new NHS endometriosis tests, but says more needs doing

A doctor from Oldham has welcomed new tests which have been approved for the NHS but has warned more work is needed

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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 explains. “The onus shouldn’t be on them to display their symptoms in an acceptable way – patients already do so much to manage their health and push for the right care.” The 27-year-old from Leeds was diagnosed with endometriosis 2024. The condition – which affects one in 10 women and people assigned female at bir…