Barriers and facilitators to the timely diagnosis of endometriosis in primary care in the Netherlands

Abstract Background Endometriosis is an invalidating gynaecological condition in women of reproductive age, and a frequent cause of infertility. Unfortunately, the condition is characterized by a long interval between onset of symptoms and diagnosis. GPs in the Netherlands are educated to provide basic gynaecological care and serve as gatekeepers for specialist medical care. Therefore, it is of great importance that they recognize signs and symptoms possibly caused by endometriosis to initiate adequate actions. Objective The main objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitator... Mehr ...