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NHS approves new once-a-day at-home pill for endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic condition that occurs when cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body and can cause severe pain and other symptoms

Around 1.5 million women in the UK are affected by endometriosis, but according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), it typically takes nine years from the onset of symptoms to get a diagnosis. It will help many women (Image: Pexels)Linzagolix is grabbing headlines as a new once-a-day 200 mg tablet that pairs with an additional low-dose hormone replacement therapy to ward off menopausal symptoms and prevent bone loss. After years of neglect in women's health, we are turning the tide – backing new treatments like linzagolix, cutting diagnosis times and slashing waiting lists."

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