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Review
. 2024 Jun 18;5(6):101596.
doi: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101596.

Endometriosis: Improvements and challenges in diagnosis and symptom management

Philippa T K Saunders  1 , Lucy H R Whitaker  2 , Andrew W Horne  2
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Review

Endometriosis: Improvements and challenges in diagnosis and symptom management

Philippa T K Saunders et al. Cell Rep Med. .

Abstract

Endometriosis is a chronic disorder with debilitating symptoms that is difficult to diagnose and treat. Advances in imaging technologies and strategies for the management of symptoms are improving the quality of life of patients by reducing the time taken for diagnosis and offering a more balanced approach to therapy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests The authors receive salaries from the University of Edinburgh, and their research on endometriosis has been funded by grants from the UK and Scottish governments and charities. A.W.H.’s institution has received honoraria for consultancy from Roche Diagnostics, Gesynta Pharma AB, and Joii, and he has received lecture fees from Theramex. A.W.H. and L.H.R.W.’s institution has received grant funding from Roche Diagnostics. P.T.K.S.’ institution has received consultancy fees from Kynos Therapeutics, Gesyntna Pharma AB, and Benevolent AI.

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