# Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

- Published: 2026-06-11T15:05:57Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T13:16:43Z
- Section: Health
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/videos/c20y7k26p7xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Health
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Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.

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