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‘Game-Changing’ Saliva Test Can Diagnose Endometriosis in Days Rather Than Years

Two new rapid saliva tests, EndoSure and Endotest, have been approved for use in the UK’s NHS, significantly reducing the time needed to diagnose endometriosis from years to days. These non-invasive tests analyze biological markers in saliva or electrical signals in the gut to detect the condition. The NHS will fund the tests while further data is collected on their effectiveness. The development is seen as a major advancement in improving early diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis, which affects about one in ten women of reproductive age in the UK.

What happened

A new saliva test can diagnose endometriosis in days instead of the usual nine-year wait.

Why it matters

Faster diagnosis means patients can get treatment sooner, reducing pain and improving quality of life.

Why it belongs here

This development highlights progress in medical innovation and patient-centered care, offering hope and practical solutions.

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