results at Oxford Clinic Women's Health, Christchurch

Following on from the programme in schools, it was obvious that more young women under 20 were presenting with symptoms of endometriosis at this Centre of Excellence.  The trend is shown on the graph.  has had a considerable impact in young women being aware of symptoms and recognising departures from normal menstruation.  

skillfully avoids what ENZ refers to as the 'worried well' syndrome (inciting unnecessary concern and fear).  Therefore it was important to examine how many of these young women went on to be diagnosed with endometriosis.  Diagnosis of endometriosis was through laparoscopy with confirmed pathology.  

Most young women had tried less invasive treatments such as hormonal medical preparations eg. the contraceptive pill but, while some of their symptoms were eased, many did not respond and chose to have diagnosis confirmed.

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In 2006, 94% of these young women proceeded to laparoscopic surgery.  90% were diagnosed with endometriosis and their endometriosis resected.

IF ENDOMETRIOSIS IS SUSPECTED, IT IS HIGHLY LIKELY TO BE CONFIRMED AT LAPAROSCOPY.

These results also suggest that a clinical suspicion can lead to appropriate medical intervention as a first line treatment option in this age group as it is not always appropriate to proceed to laparoscopy in the first instance.