Written questions

Endometriosis: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 33070 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to shorten the diagnosis period for endometriosis.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 4 Mar 2025

The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health and improving the diagnosis times for gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis. We have taken urgent action to tackle gynaecology waiting lists through the Elective Reform Plan. In gynae...