Written questions

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

2026-05-17 · Department of Health and Social Care · 2429 · Official question

Adam Dance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of time-bound, measurable targets to reduce the time taken for diagnosis of (a) endometriosis and (b) adenomyosis.

Answer

It is unacceptable that women can wait so long for an endometriosis and adenomyosis diagnosis and we are committed to improving waiting times for diagnosis and treatment so patients can get the care they need sooner. We are committed to returning by March...