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Gynaecology waiting lists in UK double, leaving women in pain

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Waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK have more than doubled since February 2020 .

Three-quarters of a million women's health appointments are waiting to happen - up from 360,400 just before the pandemic.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says women are being let down.

Health ministers say they are working on plans to improve the situation.

Scotland 's Women’s Health Minister Jenni Minto said excessively long waits were not acceptable and more money was going towards women's health.

Northern Ireland is working on plans to improve gynaecology services, taking on the 20 recommendations made in a recent report.

Wales' Department of Health says some will require "additional funding and lead-in time".