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NHS to trial two new endometriosis tests under draft guidance from NICE
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NHS to trial two new endometriosis tests under draft guidance from NICE
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended two non-invasive tests for endometriosis to be offered by GPs in England and Wales during a three-year trial.
- NICE released draft guidance recommending Endotest and Endosure, two non-invasive tests that can indicate endometriosis and lead to specialist referral.
- Abbie Filer, diagnosed with endometriosis in 2024, said her concerns included long waiting times for further action and a need for more specialists.
- Dr Sarah Jarvis said the tests could help fast-track patients into specialist care, noting that symptoms are often misdiagnosed as conditions like irritable bowel syndrome.
Latest developments
- Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found that endometriosis could be diagnosed through a blood test detecting a distinct pattern of androgens.
- The researchers cautioned that the findings require validation in larger, more diverse populations before clinical use.
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