Endometriosis diagnosis wait times have increased to 9 years and 4 months, according to charity Endometriosis UK. A survey showed 39% of respondents reported needing to visit their GP 10 times or more before endometriosis was suspected. Additionally, 55% attended A&E with their symptoms, but 46% of these were sent home without treatment. Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body including bladder, bowel and even the lungs. Common symptoms include: pelvic pain, painful periods that interfere with everyday life, heavy menstrual bleeding and pain during or after sex. Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with endometriosis. #endometriosisawareness #endometriosis #uk