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Nick Forbes

SHOCKING: Breakthrough finding could transform endometriosis diagnosis scientists say - What They Never Told You

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the UK (Jeff Moore/PA) - (PA Archive)

A study has found people with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones, with researchers saying the finding could transform diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

A team led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh found those with endometriosis have differences in a group of androgens – so-called “male” hormones – compared with those without the condition.

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