New guidelines to allow GPs to diagnose endometriosis without surgery

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 8:51pm

In this story Simeon Brown

The Government is changing clinical guidelines to allow general practitioners to diagnose endometriosis based on symptoms, family history, and examination. This change aims to speed up diagnosis and treatment for women and girls, who currently face waits of up to 12 years.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 4:00pm

   Endometriosis to be diagnosed and treated sooner after guideline change (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 18 Aug, 4:01pm

   Guidelines to let GPs diagnose endometriosis more easily (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via RNZTue 18 Aug, 8:51pm

   Endometriosis diagnosis and treatment to be sped up by new guidelines (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)