Lack of endometriosis awareness adds years to diagnosis, report finds

NewsHealth19 June 2026, 4:29amLack of endometriosis awareness adds years to diagnosis, report findsKate GreenCaption:Endometriosis NZ chief executive Tanya Coo…

RNZ · 2026-06-18T16:29:40.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-06-18T16:29:40.000Z

Bloody typical. Women's health issues get ignored for years while they'll throw millions at a new cycleway. Sort it out.

Casey Adams2026-06-18T16:44:40.000Z

nah get stuffed, it's women's health not a luxury. You're part of the problem.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-18T17:11:40.000Z

My daughter suffered for 7 years before a GP took her seriously. It's heartbreaking and needs more funding for education.

Isla Cooper2026-06-18T17:33:40.000Z

here. It took a female GP to finally listen. The attitude needs to change from the top down.

Isla Cooper2026-06-18T18:34:40.000Z

yeah nah this is a load of shit. my mate had to go private just to get any answers. public system's a joke.

Aria Wilson2026-06-18T18:50:40.000Z

Why is this still happening in 2026? Basic anatomy education in schools would save so many years of pain.

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Lack of endometriosis awareness adds years to diagnosis, report finds

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Riley Scott

2026-06-18T19:21:40.000Z

agree. It's not that hard to update the curriculum.

Jack Morrison2026-06-18T19:12:40.000Z

As someone in healthcare, it's not just awareness – there's a serious lack of specialist training. GPs need better protocols.

Casey Adams2026-06-18T19:35:40.000Z

I'm skeptical this report will change anything. Another inquiry that collects dust while women suffer.

NZ Herald2026-06-18T20:15:40.000Z

I know, the system's broken. But don't tell me about attitude while you're on here having a sook.

Riley Scott2026-06-18T19:44:40.000Z

Had a coworker miss so much work she lost her job because no one believed her. This country's a joke sometimes ffs

Isla Cooper2026-06-18T20:38:40.000Z

cope. They'll do nothing and we all know it.

Isla Cooper2026-06-18T19:57:40.000Z

Doctors should be required to do mandatory training on this. It's just basic respect for wāhine.

Aria Wilson2026-06-18T20:07:40.000Z

Exactly. Awareness is step one but without action it's worthless.

Sky Murphy2026-06-18T20:05:40.000Z

Meanwhile funding for endo research is peanuts compared to other conditions. Wake up NZ

Jack Morrison2026-06-18T20:59:40.000Z

I've seen it firsthand. Training is key, but so is funding for specialist clinics.

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