Summary
Endometriosis patients commonly experience suboptimal diagnosis. A French cross-sectional study found that endometriosis patients typically face a ten-year diagnostic delay, with various clinical and sociodemographic factors linked to this prolonged timeframe. The research highlights patient groups at higher risk for delayed diagnosis.
Breton Z, Gouesbet S, Indersie E, et al. Endometriosis diagnostic delay and its correlates: results from the ComPaRe-Endometriosis cohort. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2026;35(2):172-188.