For many women, living with untreated or misdiagnosed endometriosis causes life-altering pain, fatigue, and emotional distress. Yet far too often, patients are dismissed, ignored, or misdiagnosed despite showing clear symptoms. A recent parliamentary report has attributed this pattern to “medical misogyny” – a systemic failure to take women’s health seriously.
If you’ve suffered due to a delayed diagnosis of endometriosis, or if your symptoms were ignored, you may be entitled to make an endometriosis medical negligence claim.
Being dismissed by a GP or gynaecologist despite clear symptoms is unacceptable and may amount to negligence. In some cases, women affected by gynaecology negligence could be owed thousands in compensation.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue, similar to the womb lining, grows elsewhere in the body. It often causes severe pain, internal scarring, and fertility problems. Common symptoms include:
• Pelvic and abdominal pain
• Painful or heavy periods
• Fatigue and shortness of breath
• Bleeding in other areas (such as the bladder or bowel)
Despite affecting 1 in 10 women in the UK, endometriosis is frequently misdiagnosed as IBS, dismissed as normal period pain, or overlooked entirely. This often stems from medical misogyny and a general lack of awareness in women’s reproductive health.
The longer endometriosis goes untreated, the more severe the pain and potential complications – including fertility issues and long-term organ damage.
Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional breaches their duty of care, causing avoidable harm.
In endometriosis cases, this might include:
Not every misdiagnosis is negligent, but when a doctor’s actions fall below the accepted medical standard, you may have grounds for an endometriosis negligence claim.
“They just wanted to give me something quick, so I was out of there and done with. It is appalling that the only option I had to stop my gynaecological pain was the pill.” – Vicky Gibbons
Under UK law, you generally have three years from the date you became aware of the negligence to start a claim. Here’s how to build a strong case:
Our team at NJS Law can guide you through each stage, from gathering evidence to negotiating a fair settlement.
Compensation varies depending on your circumstances, but may include:
For example, if you were misdiagnosed for years and required major surgery as a result, your compensation would consider both your physical pain and the financial impact of your delayed diagnosis.
Every case is unique, and the amount awarded depends on the individual facts and medical evidence.
At NJS Law, our specialist medical negligence solicitors have extensive experience in women’s health and gynaecology negligence cases.
We understand both the medical and emotional impact of endometriosis and will handle your case with empathy and expertise.
Contact our endometriosis negligence solicitors today for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll assess whether you have a claim and guide you through the next steps.
Yes, if your doctor failed to diagnose or treat endometriosis properly, and that failure caused you harm, you may have grounds for a medical negligence claim.
In the UK, you generally have three years from the date you became aware of the negligence to start legal action.
Negligence in private healthcare is treated the same as NHS negligence, you can still make a claim.
If this misdiagnosis led to worsening symptoms, fertility issues, or financial losses, you should seek legal advice immediately.
If your endometriosis was delayed or misdiagnosed, and you’ve suffered as a result, you may be entitled to make an endometriosis medical negligence claim.
Contact our specialist women’s health solicitors at NJS Law today for a free consultation. We’re here to help you secure the compensation and recognition you deserve. But, don’t delay, as limitation periods apply.
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