The first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms has been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales - but only for patients who have tried all other options. Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK, causing pain and extreme tiredness as a result of tissue similar to the womb lining growing elsewhere in the body.

A transformational new pill for treating endometriosis has been approved for use on the NHS across England. The new tablet, called relugolix-estradiol-norethisterone, has been approved by the drug regulator,

A new pill designed to transform the treatment of endometriosis has been approved for use on the NHS. The combination drug could help around 1,000 women every year in England who suffer from the debilitating condition.

Endometriosis: What to know about debilitating condition as new pill approved for NHS - The painful condition affects millions worldwide

A new pill that promises to help endometriosis sufferers deal with the chronic disease’s debilitating symptoms was approved by the National Institue for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for use on the NHS on Thursday.

Managing debilitating symptoms for a condition that has no cure or universal treatment is almost impossible – and it's the reality for the 1.5 million women and those born female with endometriosis in the UK.