Endometriosis education programme to be expanded across secondary schools

Endometriosis can take up to 10 years to diagnose. There is no cure but symptoms can be eased with treatment.

A new endometriosis education programme offered by a teacher and medical scientist has already been used by 14 schools with plans for more from September.

An estimated 10% of girls and women worldwide have endometriosis. It is known as the missed disease as worldwide it can take up to 10 years to diagnose. There is no cure but symptoms can be eased with treatment.