Could It Be Endometriosis?

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi

Endometriosis, or more particularly diagnosis of endometriosis is often a challenge in general practice.

When should you start investigating a young girl with painful periods? Is it worth investigating or should we just put them on the Pill? At what point should these young women be referred?

Consequently, the most recent NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, published in the BMJ will be of interest to any GP who manages young women.

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References

Kuznetsov L, Dworzynski K, Davies M, Overton C; Guideline Committee. Diagnosis and management of endometriosis: summary of NICE guidance. BMJ. 2017 Sep 6; 358: j3935. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j3935

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