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Revolutionary rapid test: detect endometriosis faster!
On December 31, 2024: New diagnostic methods for endometriosis in Linz could bring important progress for those affected.
Revolutionary rapid test: detect endometriosis faster!
In Linz, research is currently underway to develop a revolutionary rapid test for endometriosis, which could potentially come onto the market soon. The test, developed under the name “DIAMENS”, is said to be able to detect endometriosis using menstrual blood and could thus replace the surgical diagnostic methods that have previously been mostly invasive. This could bring immense relief, especially for the approximately 2 million people affected in Germany and the 190 million worldwide, especially since the diagnosis often takes years today.at reported.
Endometriosis is a painful condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside the uterus. This condition causes severe pain, inflammation and can often cause infertility. The exact causes are still unknown, and the most common treatment methods are medication or surgery. The high frequency of endometriosis in women who have an unfulfilled desire to have children is particularly worrying - in 40 to 50 percent of cases, the disease is due to an unrecognized cause Endometriosis Association explained in detail.
A breakthrough for those affected
Research at the Kepler University Hospital in Linz could significantly improve the quality of life of those affected. The planned rapid test could come onto the market as early as 2025 or 2026, provided the test phases are successful. Currently, patients are often subjected to years of pain and misdiagnosis, with an average of 7.5 years until a correct diagnosis is made. This makes the new test even more important, because early diagnosis could not only improve quality of life, but also lead to more targeted therapeutic approaches.
It remains to be seen whether the coming test phases will be successful, but a positive development in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis would be a significant advance in gynecology. As research advances, it is essential that the public becomes more informed about this common but often undiagnosed condition.