Endometriosis to be diagnosed and treated sooner after guideline change

Political Editor·NZ Herald·18 Aug, 2026 04:00 AM2 mins to read‌A change to clinical guidelines will support GPs to make a diagnosis based on a woman’s symptoms, family history and examination, rather than requiring surgery to confirm it. Photo / Getty ImagesWomen and girls with endometriosis will be able to receive a diagnosis and start treatment sooner under new clinical guidelines that will be rolled out next year, the Government says. Health Minister Simeon Brown and Minister for Women Nicola Grigg announced the change this afternoon. They said that under