• A first-of-its-kind daily pill for endometriosis, relugolix combination therapy (Ryeqo), has been approved for NHS use in England after initially being rejected by Nice.
• The breakthrough treatment works by blocking hormones that contribute to endometriosis while providing hormone replacement, offering a more convenient alternative to injectable treatments for approximately 1,000 patients annually.
• Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK, causing debilitating pain and fertility issues, with diagnosis typically taking nine years from symptom onset.