Published on
08/07/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2
A blood test could identify a pattern of hormones only found in people with endometriosis with over 95% accuracy, according to a new study. This could revolutionise how the condition — which affects 190 million people worldwide — is diagnosed.
Currently, endometriosis — a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it — is usually diagnosed through a pelvic exam, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgery in which surgeons examine the abdominal and pelvic organs through tiny incisions.
It takes up to 12 years to diagnose endometriosis, with early diagnosis and effective treatment limited in many low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization.
