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Study hoping to find new treatments for endometriosis

The hope is that it will pave the way for personalised care.

Vanessa Kennedy

31st Oct 2024

A study which could transform the future of endometriosis diagnosis and treatment has been launched by Edinburgh University.

Experts will collect data and samples from 1,000 women with known or suspected endometriosis and track their disease and health metrics over a two-year period.

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