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What is the format of consultations for endometriosis patients in your hospital? o Women with (suspected) endometriosis are seen by all gynaecologists o Women with (suspected) endometriosis are seen by a single
gynaecologist/small team of gynaecologists
o My hospital does not treat women with (suspected) endometriosis
What is the subspecialisation of gynaecologists treating endometriosis patients?
o Benign gynaecology
o Reproductive medicine
o Other, please specify ................................................................. o No subspecialisation
Endometriosis
Diagnostics
Which of the following tests are applied in your hospital to diagnose endometriosis? (you can select more than one answer)
o History
o Clinical examination (speculum, bimanual examination) o Laboratory tests: CA-125
o Imaging: ultrasound
o Imaging: MRI
o Diagnostic laparoscopy
Please estimate the length of the “diagnostic delay” of endometriosis in the Netherlands (the time between onset of symptoms and diagnosis):
o Less than 3 months o 3-6 months
o 6-12 months
o 1-2 years
o 2-5 years
o 5-10 years
o More than 10 years
Which length of the diagnostic delay would be acceptable in your opinion?
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Less than 3 months 3-6 months