# Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-07 12:29 UTC · Category: Health · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 6.36

## Executive Summary
New diagnostic technologies recommended by NICE may soon allow GPs to identify endometriosis, potentially slashing long wait times for patients.

## Intelligence Brief
General practitioners in England and Wales will soon be able to offer two new tests to help diagnose endometriosis. This move follows a recommendation from NICE regarding the use of these technologies within the NHS.


Coverage from the BBC, The Guardian, and The Telegraph emphasizes that these rapid tests aim to reduce a diagnosis wait that currently lasts nine years. The Independent describes the development as a breakthrough that could revolutionize the treatment of the chronic condition.


Future developments depend on the rollout of these technologies across the NHS to make rapid endometriosis testing available at the GP level.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who recommended the new endometriosis tests?
NICE recommended the two technologies for endometriosis diagnosis.

### Where will these tests be available?
The tests are to be made available on the NHS in England and Wales.

### What is the current wait time for an endometriosis diagnosis?
According to The Telegraph, the wait for diagnosis is nine years.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
NHS, Rapid, NICE, Endometriosis, England and Wales, New NHS

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent | The endometriosis ‘hormone fingerprint’ that will pave the way for rapid diagnosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNTjNrX1VrOTBMaGJpRHFybVU1Q3ZjdVlYWVE3cHFVb2NWNHVZT0FQSHVnTFdFWDJDdldsR0ItWWtMOUlTb2tlWkplSHIwdkc4dlRKaWJMVnFjUThCMWpaZ2szczBuYmphaVJlcUdtdXRIRHJRWjhjNmlud0dwem5mMVVMT19rcTItXzdSaWNOc1IxUWh1RUswZ3o4OEczeHgwM2VSN2Zn?oc=5) |
| Fierce Biotech | NICE recommends Endosure and Endotest diagnostics for endometriosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOdGVJc0c5dzFQVmpNMUpRU21jVWFhSEdtWmJudDlvUTJjaGR2UUVzbGhSVDRFNXpMeGdsMmgwdElpOGpKMGJfU1U1UzNYZTh1N05HdUVBSEZHT19BN0ZYVGJtR3RZdERaRVIyUW1QcTRXaGFLZ1B1UXhlRVVKYkhkTDFiV0UwYk9DS0JZWGE3QXVDWUpKTnB5NTJHdExRR1JWczBz?oc=5) |
| Sky News | New endometriosis tests set to dramatically speed up diagnosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxOUm9jSmZYblo3MjdObzFYMlFzUGNXc2o3cEszN2VqNkVrSDI0V2hMX3Q2UVo5R1VZTkIxczJiLXpIMjdWZE9Nem1lYl9jSExJNjRTdFByRU9uTDEtWU84SUFzYWRlaWRES1ZiT0V0U3VFVFlXUWM3bEdmX2lPajB1Y3FPV2RodVN4Y3FTNEpZMG96OERfTkZaYTNXbUV1Rlk?oc=5) |
| BBC News | Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gyy8jdn3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) |
| The Independent | Endometriosis ‘breakthrough’ could revolutionise treatment of chronic condition | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQSkl4Z1NNTkViRnZDRDZPUzVBMjBGbHZOSVV4MmE1NnA5VEd1MFJEYXpDUlpqcHJKWGxGekZUTVhUQmJpVTN5VTRFQ2JSTFJfVlFuMlp5b1JUakVzTXRINmItUC1ycDRsdjgxZVVQY3g4QzRZbGFoNEVORFR5ZnJfN3ktWmZVVG1sNlMtdHV2Um5faXU4YkVtU1F5ejVPNGJsQ2pkX2N3?oc=5) |
| Home | Digital Health | NICE recommends two technologies for endometriosis diagnosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxQT0FTOGhNbnVSNjdVa0IwMFhiYjFIeHpoX3paaHJVQk8zX1NiWWR6SG5vMi0waDVkX3dRbVZlUlcxZTN1bWRvcDk0bHVTbEg5am12elhYRUotNFFsNHM4al9hMm1pV2RYTFhwM19ZVEl3S1pyZUY0UmRVNGFjcE14X2ZkLVRtY2IxZkxMSnZsR3dhN25PWThQbnpLQU03VUZ5?oc=5) |
| The Telegraph | New NHS tests to reduce nine-year wait for endometriosis diagnosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNMUtiZ0wtTjU1cC1IWGdnTm1CMkRPbUlkb3FEdy11MmpkZXJlRTd5VC1JS2FtWm9WVjZKOHMwLTdtakZJSTdpTER0X0VYVW9kbkpmeXhTMURLSGVzNEEweDdVYUhoQjVlSTBrSlR0QVlRRS0wQ0lkSjhiVC1IWVBlVVczcGZPRUxyQzVoT0F4clRuQlB3RlBfcDZNMHM3OU9ocXJ4SEtpbw?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Rapid endometriosis tests to be made available on NHS in England and Wales | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQSU9CU2I3VFZTUGFKck5GdE9vb1Z4UmxKSHFmREF4UFRSOHpXMUExTXZ0aThNWENZSG8wTU9rN2N3cExEM0NfYV9pSS13M2s4RDMzZ2p4YlRBREwtZ0gwRnUwSmNCMzFBMUUwWXpHajQ4d3h1SEROLWo5SS1IOXdlRGJCVGMyNXVzZFNUY3NVcl95dWRlRXVxbDJOVEdwOFBsYjNxMFN5Q3MzS21JS2E2S3F3aGpiaDB4MTUzUUpLdw?oc=5) |
| BBC | Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis | 2026-07-07 09:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTFA3NDQzdFRZNnd5R3I1U2hMTU05NThONi1VRE1qNmVSc3BETzNYaE9WcUNQVUNYQzMyLWE2cTZrSDdnU0otOFNYYjlpdkttX3RKaVIxSm92NEtJZw?oc=5) |

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