New junior research group is conducting research to improve diagnosis and healthcare for endometriosis

Why is endometriosis often not diagnosed until years later? This is the question being explored by a new junior research group led by Dr. Sarah Eitze, an employee at the professorship for health communication and a member of the Institute for Planetary Health Behaviour. The research project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Health and entitled ‘Diagnostic delays in endometriosis: socio-psychological determinants of symptom normalisation (END-DELAY)’ examines the social and psychological factors that may contribute to symptoms being normalised and diagnoses being delayed. The aim is to gain a better understanding of where and why delays occur – and, based on this, to develop approaches for earlier diagnosis and better care for those affected.

The five-year project will commence on 1 January 2027.

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