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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nick Forbes

The endometriosis ‘hormone fingerprint’ that will pave the way for rapid diagnosis

A groundbreaking study has identified a unique hormonal signature in individuals with endometriosis, a discovery that researchers believe could revolutionise how the debilitating condition is diagnosed and treated.

Scientists, spearheaded by a team at the University of Edinburgh, observed distinct variations in a group of androgens – often referred to as "male" hormones – among those affected by endometriosis compared to healthy individuals.

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