Endometriosis Negligence Claims

What Is Endometriosis? 

Endometriosis is a medical condition which primarily affects women of the reproductive age. The condition occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus grows on the outside of the uterus. The tissue can often be found on the ovaries or the fallopian tubes and it can cause significant pain and inflammation for patients. 

What Are The Symptoms Of Endometriosis? 

If a patient has endometriosis, they may experience some of the following common symptoms, however the symptoms of endometriosis can vary and some women may be badly affected, while others will have very little noticeable symptoms. 

The NHS outline that the most common symptoms include: 

• Pain in your lower tummy or back, this can be worse during your period 
• Period pain that can stop you from doing normal activities 
• Pain when you go to the toilet during your period 
• Feeling sick during your period 
• Getting constipation or diarrhoea during your period 
• Heavy periods 
• Pain during or after sex 
• Experiencing difficulty getting pregnant 

Endometriosis can have a huge impact on a patient’s life and it may also lead to depression. 

Why Is Endometriosis Often Misdiagnosed? 

Endometriosis can be extremely difficult to diagnose and it can take around eight years to get a diagnosis. Due to the large amount of similar symptoms, endometriosis can often my mistaken for another condition such as: 

• Painful periods 
• Pelvic inflammatory disease 
• Ovarian cysts 
• Ovarian or uterine cancer 

The delayed and missed diagnosis of endometriosis can have serious impacts on the physical health of a patient and it can also have significant impacts on their mental health. If your endometriosis diagnosis was delayed and this has led to further complications, you may be able to claim for compensation.  

What Are The Time Limits For Making An Endometriosis Claim?

Typically, the time limit for making an endometriosis negligence claim is three years from when you received the negligent care. However, at Patient Claim Line, we understand the nature of endometriosis and how long it can take to be correctly diagnosed, so if you have suffered for longer than this amount of time, it does not mean that your claim will not be successful. If you believe that you have suffered medical negligence relating to your endometriosis diagnosis, get in touch with us on 0330 107 5313 and we will offer you free advice about your endometriosis claim. 

No Win No Fee Endometriosis Claims 

At Patient Claim line, we work on a no win no fee basis, meaning that you will not have to pay any upfront costs for your endometriosis claim. Our no win no fee arrangements eliminates the burden of legal fees in the event that your endometriosis claim is unsuccessful. You can have your endometriosis claim assessed by our experts for free, and if you do not have a claim, you will not have to pay a penny! So, contact us today to see if you could claim compensation for your endometriosis misdiagnosis. 

Specialist Lawyers In Endometriosis Claims 

Our dedicated legal experts specialise in endometriosis claims, so if you or a loved one suspects that you have received negligent care in relation to your endometriosis diagnosis, please get in touch. 

If you have suffered as a result of misdiagnosed endometriosis, our experts will discuss your case with you and present all of your options to you. We will make your process of claiming as simple as possible as we know how devastating the impacts can be on your life.