Ziwig Endotest in Essex
Ziwig Endotest in Essex
Private Ziwig Endotest (Endometriosis Test) at Essex Private Doctors
Private Ziwig Endotest (Endometriosis Test) at Essex Private Doctors
Saliva-based endometriosis testing
A non-invasive test that can identify endometriosis from a saliva sample, with results in days rather than years.
Non-invasive – it’s a simple saliva sample
97% sensitivity and 95% diagnostic accuracy
Endometriosis is one of those conditions where the gap between first symptoms and confirmed diagnosis has historically been unacceptably wide.
On average, women see multiple clinicians over eight to ten years before reaching a diagnosis.
The gold standard remains laparoscopy but now having a saliva test available means we can refer women to specialist endometriosis services much earlier.
What Is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the womb lining grows outside the uterus, most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic lining, bladder, and bowel.
Because this tissue responds to the hormonal cycle, it bleeds each month in the same way the womb lining does.
But unlike a normal period, the blood has nowhere to go. The result is inflammation, scarring, and often significant pain.
It is not a rare condition. It affects roughly one in ten women of reproductive age.
When it goes undiagnosed for years, it can affect fertility, cause progressive structural damage and severe pain.
What are the symptoms of endometriosis?
Symptoms that may suggest endometriosis include:
- Chronic pelvic pain, both during and outside of menstruation
- Severe period pain (dysmenorrhoea) that worsens over time or does not respond to painkillers
- Painful sex (dyspareunia)
- Pain during defecation or urination
- Blood in stools or urine during menstruation
- Right shoulder pain during periods, which can indicate diaphragmatic involvement
- Bloating and nausea that follow the menstrual cycle
- Digestive issues
- Unexplained difficulty conceiving
Severe, disruptive menstrual pain is not a normal part of being a woman.
If your symptoms are affecting your work, sleep, or daily life, they deserve proper investigation.
Why Has Endometriosis Been So Difficult to Diagnose?
The core problem is that the only definitive way to confirm endometriosis has been laparoscopy, which is a keyhole surgical procedure under general anaesthetic, enabling a surgeon to literally see inside the pelvis, and take biopsies.
Ultrasound and MRI can’t reliably detect all forms of endometriosis. So far, a women’s symptoms had to reach a threshold that justified surgery before a diagnosis could be confirmed.
In practice, this has meant years of consultations, often with multiple different clinicians, before anyone joined the dots. Many women have felt dismissed by the medical community, being told their pain is ‘normal’. Some are given treatments that do not address the underlying condition.
Laparoscopy still confirms the diagnosis. But the Ziwig Endotest means we stop wasting years getting to that point.
How Does the Ziwig Endotest Work?
Your saliva contains molecular signals that reflect what is happening in your body.
In women with endometriosis, those signals follow a recognisable pattern.
The Ziwig Endotest uses artificial intelligence to analyse 109 of these markers and determine whether that pattern is present.
The published evidence is strong. The test correctly identifies endometriosis in 97 out of 100 women who have it, and correctly rules it out in 93 out of 100 who do not. We always interpret results alongside your symptoms rather than in isolation, but as non-invasive diagnostic tools go, those are impressive figures.
Who is the Ziwig Endotest for?
The test is for women aged 18 to 43 who have symptoms that could point towards endometriosis.
If you have been experiencing unexplained pelvic pain and want clearer answers, this test may be a useful next step.
It is likely appropriate if you have:
The test is not appropriate if you are pregnant, outside the age range above, HIV positive, or have a history of cancer.
Does the Ziwig Endotest Replace Laparoscopy?
No. Laparoscopy remains the gold standard for confirming endometriosis, and that has not changed. What this test changes is how long women wait before the process gets moving.
A negative result is equally useful. If endometriosis is unlikely, we can focus our investigations on other causes of pelvic pain.
What’s the Process?
Your Consultation
Before arranging the test we’ll take a full history, your symptoms, your cycle, what you have already tried, and whether fertility matters to you. Results need interpreting in context, and that context comes from understanding your individual picture.
Laparoscopy remains the gold standard for confirming endometriosis, and that has not changed. What this test changes is how long women wait before the process gets moving.
A negative result is equally useful. If endometriosis is unlikely, we can focus our investigations on other causes of pelvic pain.
If Your Result Suggests Endometriosis
We will discuss next steps based on your symptoms and priorities. This might mean hormonal treatment, referral to a specialist gynaecologist or endometriosis surgeon, or fertility planning.
How much does a Private Ziwig Endotest cost?
See our fees for the test and consultation cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book an Endometriosis Consultation
Many of the women we see in our Private Practice come to us after months or even years of not feeling heard, or have had symptoms that were dismissed as ‘normal’. They felt frustrated and without clear answers.
We regularly assess and manage conditions such as endometriosis and complex menstrual disorders.
Our aim is simple: to take your symptoms seriously, provide clear answers, and guide you confidently through the next steps.
If you have been living with pelvic pain, painful periods, or symptoms that have not been adequately explained,
We can help you work out whether the Ziwig Endotest is appropriate and what the results mean for your care.
