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Endometriosis and bleeding disorders: detection of endometriosis and identification of new treatment strategies

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Endometriosis is a chronic, debilitating gynaecological disease that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. In the UK the average wait for a diagnosis of endometriosis is 8 years which has not improved in over a decade. Due to the lack of an accurate non-invasive diagnostic test (6), where possible patients are encouraged to opt for a clinical diagnosis and empirical medical treatment. For patients with bleeding disorders, including von Willebrand disease (VWD) which affects 1% of the population, a diagnosis of endometriosis presents with it’s own problems as the balance of risk and benefit may be significantly different. Our non-invasive test for endometriosis, EndoTect, has the potential to reduce wait times and help patients, including those with bleeding disorders, get the correct treatment for their endometriosis sooner.

Type of Project Small Grant
Status Project Live
Funder(s) The Haemophilia Society
Value £2,000.00
Project Dates Sep 1, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
This project contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 5 - Gender Equality

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