Could a saliva sample change the diagnostic process in a big way? DotLab thinks that they have figured out how to diagnose Endometriosis through a bio-marker that seems to be elevated in those with Endometriosis. Endometriosis is a difficult disease to diagnose and treat because symptoms often go unnoticed, over looked by doctors and symptoms over lap with many other illnesses. A saliva sample or blood sample diagnoses would be a game changer. Currently the only way to diagnose Endometriosis is through surgery called a laparoscopy where they use a small camera to look inside the abdomen to physically see the Endometriosis. Although there is currently no data available for this new possibility I remain hopeful that this will be a complete change in the way we diagnose Endo!
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Stephanie Gauthier
11/11/2017 07:35:00 pm
I'm truly hopeful that this test will work and be available around the world soon. It would change the life of millions on women; no more waiting 10 years average, fighting with doctors, being fed unnecessary meds and going through a lap procedure, JUST to get a diagnosis. Cause endo is a life long battle since there's no cure. If women can at least get diagnosed quickly and painfree, they would be able to use their strength, their time and their money to fight for their quality of life. So keeping my fingers crossed for that simple test to be available at a doctor near you soon.
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AuthorMy name is Kristen McRobie, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis when I was 21. Archives
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