Symptoms of two conditions could be hidden by common medication, research says

Both conditions have a big impact on fertility

New research has found that hormonal contraceptive pills could be masking key symptoms of two critical conditions affecting women’s health; endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS ). With red flags going under the radar, thousands of women could be facing delayed diagnoses that may have long-term consequences on their health and fertility.

The symptoms of these two conditions are similar to side effects of hormonal contraception or may be covered up by the pill, such as heavy or irregular periods and pains .

Research from TFP Fertility found two thirds, or 66%, of women with PCOS or endometriosis say hormonal contraception delayed their diagnosis. Younger women are bearing the brunt of this issue, as research showed