CroatiaA new blood test has been developed that could significantly speed up the diagnosis of endometriosis by identifying a unique hormonal pattern associated with the condition. The study, which analyzed hormone levels in blood samples from 159 women confirmed to have endometriosis compared to 57 women without the disease, found that those with endometriosis exhibited a distinct 'hormonal fingerprint' with elevated levels of certain androgens, such as 11-ketotestosterone. This pattern allowed researchers to differentiate between women with and without endometriosis with over 95% accuracy. Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million women worldwide, and current diagnostic methods often take up to 12 years to confirm. Early detection and timely treatment are particularly limited in low- and middle-income countries. Researchers suggest this discovery could lead to earlier diagnoses and new treatment options.
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