A disease where uterine-like tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pain and other symptoms.
England and Wales are expanding rapid, non-invasive endometriosis testing on the NHS. The move follows long waits for diagnosis, with average times now around nine years, and points to blood-test research that could transform diagnosis and treatment. The BBC/Endometriosis UK reporting highlights patient stories and expert comment on access and impact.
Rapid, non-invasive endometriosis tests are being rolled out to shorten the nine-year average diagnosis wait. Campaigners and patients welcome the shift after years of dismissals and delays in diagnosis.
Bryan Johnson and Kate Tolo are expanding a $2.6 million data-gathering project on Kate Tolo’s menstrual cycle, collecting millions of metrics to study health. They plan 14 million data points over 100 days with a 12-person medical team, exploring endometriosis and related conditions, while facing questions about privacy and ethics.
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared her decision to begin fertility treatment, including egg freezing, during the August Congressional recess. She says the move is about taking control of her life and normalizing conversations around reproductive choices for working women. The disclosures come ahead of a scheduled ABC interview.
In Scotland, Nicola’s Law seeks to make women’s health education mandatory for NHS staff after Nicola Thyne’s death from endometriosis-related complications. Campaigners say comprehensive training could curb dismissive care and reduce delays in treatment.
PMOS, previously grouped with PCOS, affects about 1 in 8 women and involves insulin resistance and testosterone imbalance. Case studies show GLP-1 medications may improve symptoms and menstrual regularity, with trials underway. Diagnosis remains challenging and access to new treatments will depend on healthcare systems.
Dolly Parton has died after a brief battle with cancer, aged 80. Her family confirms the death and reflects on a career that defined country music and philanthropy, including Dollywood and the Imagination Library.
In Bebe Cave’s multi-character Swoon, the muse is examined across history—from Lizzie Siddal to Bertrude—showing how women’s voices have been silenced by the male gaze. Cave delivers rapid character shifts, sharp satire, and a critique of artistic misogyny, making a bold statement about recognition and representation in the arts.
Several women in Africa and the UK face long waits for fibroid treatment and endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting delays in access to care, testing, and surgical options. New tests abroad offer hope, but are not yet widely available in the US.