'Doctors dismissed my endometriosis as anxiety'
BBC World
March 2, 2026
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Doctors frequently dismiss symptoms of endometriosis as anxiety or stress, causing significant delays in diagnosis and treatment for many women. The condition, which affects approximately one in 10 women in the UK, often leads to excruciating pain, infertility, and other debilitating symptoms. Women like Amy Peckham-Driver have shared their struggles, describing how their symptoms were initially ignored or attributed to mental health issues despite persistent requests for proper medical evaluation. This pattern of dismissal not only prolongs suffering but also contributes to an average diagnosis wait time of nine years and four months, according to Endometriosis UK.
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Originally published on BBC World on 3/2/2026