Chronic pelvic pain affects 25% of women worldwide

Chronic pelvic pain affects up to one in four women worldwide, often going undiagnosed. Conditions like endometriosis and fibroids are frequently dismissed as "women's problems," leading to long waiting times for treatment in the UK. The first pelvic pain clinic in the UK recently opened in London, aiming to address the lack of care for women's reproductive health. Many women are unaware that their pain is abnormal and may wait over a year for help. New guidelines suggest that painful periods and discomfort during sex could indicate serious conditions like endometriosis. Early detection is crucial, as many women experience delays in diagnosis, sometimes taking up to 12 years.