A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.

Endometriosis is a medical condition in which tissue similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining around the pelvis.

About 10% of women of reproductive age globally and in India suffer from a health issue that can cause excess pain during the menstrual cycle. The problem with the seriously painful medical condition is the delayed diagnosis that often happens when symptoms appear.

The undiagnosed factor of over 7 to 10 years could further inflate the affected population numbers.A new study published in the Nature journal has researched a way to detecendometriosis through the analysis of menstrual blood.

The need for invasive laparoscopy, which is used to detect the condition, could be avoided, as it carries significant health risks for people who are vulnerable to developing complications after routine surgical procedures.

The study details that menstrual blood could be used to detect endometriosis. This can happen through analysing the biological markers present in it, and comparing it with women who don't have endometriosis can show visible differences. Researchers of the study are analysing the following aspects in menstrual blood

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