A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.
The Simplified Adolescent Factors for Endometriosis (SAFE) score uses a questionnaire to identify at-risk patients and fast track specialist referrals for further investigation.
Professor Gita Mishra AO, Centre Director of UQ’s Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre, said the test could prevent years of waiting for a diagnosis.
The test uses 6 questions to detect girls or young women at risk of endometriosis and in need of further assessment.”
Gita Mishra AO, Professor and Centre Director, Australian Women and Girls’ Health Research Centre, University of Queensland
Mishra added, “Identifying which patients should be referred and treated…