ENDOMETRIOSIS

Early day motion 1057, tabled 7 March 2007 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 79 members.

That this House welcomes the work of Endometriosis UK and its application to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence to develop a guideline on the diagnosis and management of endometriosis; recognises that there is a real need for guidelines because endometriosis affects two million UK women, yet, despite the fact that the condition is so common, women typically have to wait up to eight years for diagnosis; notes that there is considerable variation in treatments and care across the UK and a lack of follow-up for efficacy; believes that the consequences have an adverse impact on quality of life, and are a major socio-economic burden resulting from this condition; and therefore calls on the Government to respond positively to this vital application.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 12, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.