First endometriosis treatment in 40 years being developed

Endometriosis is a life-long condition, where tissue similar to womb lining grows in other places

It’s a condition that many describe as debilitating, and in Scotland around 100,000 women are living with it.

Endometriosis is a disease that can cause severe abdominal pain, fertility problems and impact women’s mental health.

Now Scottish scientists are hoping to develop the first new treatment for the condition in 40 years.

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