Endometriosis: New scan technique shows promise for earlier detection
By Smitha Mundasad
Published on April 30, 2026.
A new technique has been used to detect the disease, which affects one in 10 women in the UK and can take an average of nine years to diagnose. The only definitive diagnosis is through a laparoscopy, which involves inserting a small camera into the abdomen. The technique is currently being used to identify the disease.
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