Endometriosis UK has revealed that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has agreed to update its guidance on endometriosis diagnosis and management
The charity launched a campaign in March 2022 asking NICE to conduct a review of the current guidance and has been working ever since to make sure it is completed
Following that campaign, the charity is delighted all its hard work has paid off and said it wanted to thank everyone who supported the cause.
NICE said its review will cover three areas of improvement, including diagnosis and the use of imaging, surgical management, and surgical management where fertility is a priority.
A charity spokeswoman said: “NICE undertook a surveillance review that led to this decision. That review also highlighted gaps in research and evidence including recognising the need for more research into pain management, mental well-being, and endometriosis outside the pelvis such as thoracic endometriosis.
“It is good to see NICE’s commitment to exploring new – and much-needed – research opportunities on these topics with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), the government research funding body.
“This is a positive development and we look forward to working with NICE to improve care. However, the date for the review to commence has not been announced and we’ll continue to push for that to start quickly.
“We will also continue to campaign for change so everyone with endometriosis has a prompt diagnosis and high-quality care, and funding for more research to improve care options.”
Further details on NICE’s decision can be found here.
To find out more about the work Endometriosis UK does, click here.
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