New tests may reduce endometriosis diagnosis time from years to days

BBC Health reported that women with endometriosis often face an average wait of around a decade before receiving a diagnosis. This lengthy delay has prompted research into a new generation of tests that are far less invasive than current methods and could potentially reduce diagnosis time from years to days.

The BBC's Inside Health program examined what these new tests involve and assessed their effectiveness in real-world settings. The program also featured a couple's difficult journey to starting a family, highlighting personal experiences with fertility challenges.

Additionally, the program discussed the barriers many queer couples encounter when trying to access fertility treatment in the UK, pointing to ongoing hurdles in healthcare access for this community.

The show also addressed the impact of daylight saving time changes on sleep patterns, exploring why the first few days after the clocks change can cause 'social jet lag' and what can be done to ease this transition for the body.

The BBC’s Audio Science Unit produced the program in collaboration with The Open University, with Laura Foster as presenter and Gerry Holt as producer.