Endometriosis Research

Research into endometriosis is vital to find out more about the disease. Only through research will we find out more about what causes it, how to treat symptoms, better ways to diagnose, the support people need, and hopefully one day find a cure.
Research

What is Endometriosis UK's role in research?

Research offers hope for the future for everyone affected by endometriosis. It helps us answer important questions about the condition, improve diagnosis and treatment, develop better ways to manage symptoms, and move closer to finding a cure.

Endometriosis UK supports research by campaigning for greater investment in endometriosis research and by helping researchers involve people with lived experience in their work. We work to ensure that the voices of those affected by endometriosis are at the heart of research, while also helping our community stay informed about new studies, opportunities to get involved, and the latest developments in endometriosis research.

What's going on?

Learn more about current and recently completed research projects.

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Get involved

Find out more about existing opportunities to get involved in endometriosis research.

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Guidance for Researchers

Learn more about how Endometriosis UK work with Researchers

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News and Resources

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Response to NICE draft NHS recommendations of non-invasive diagnostic tools for endometriosis

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"Why am I a warrior? I'm not very well": Endometriosis UK responds to powerful BBC documentary, "fighting endometriosis", presented by Emma Barnett

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Diagnosis
Fertility
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Navigating Healthcare
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Diagnosis Survey

Endometriosis UK launch new Diagnosis Survey

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New Research Links Adolescent Period Pain to Higher Risk of Chronic Pain in Adulthood

New Research Links Adolescent Period Pain to Higher Risk of Chronic Pain in Adulthood

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The EndoVoices Project: Research Webinar

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Raising Awareness
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Mental Health
Research opportunity

Research on Experiences of Endometriosis to Improve Healthcare: A New Study Between Endometriosis UK, Cysters and the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford

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World Congress on Endometriosis

World Congress on Endometriosis 2025

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Raising Awareness
Research Updates
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Response to NICE approval of Linzagolix (Yselty) for NHS treatment of endometriosis symptoms

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New figures show impact of long gynaecology wait lists

New figures show impact of long gynaecology wait lists

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New research highlights changes urgently needed in endometriosis care to reduce patient suffering - and save NHS resources

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Navigating Healthcare
Research Updates

Endometriosis and IBS

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Navigating Healthcare
Research Updates

New European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Endometriosis Guidelines

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Webinar
Diagnosis
Navigating Healthcare
Research Updates
Treatment & Management

Some of the gynaecological resesarch projects at The University of Edinburgh

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Diagnosis
Research Updates
Surgery
Treatment & Management

What should be next for Endometriosis Care?

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Webinar
Research Updates
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Have your say: Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP-30) Survey

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Clinical Trials
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