Larby first sought medical help at age 13 for severe menstrual pain, but was not referred to a gynecologist until 14 years later, according to NRK. Even after the referral, she did not receive adequate help, the district court found. In the same year, a hospital intervention found no signs of deep endometriosis, though she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis the following year.
The Court of Appeal determined that the hospital's healthcare during the intervention was inadequate, and that if Larby had been referred at age 19, she would likely have been diagnosed with superficial endometriosis. Larby told NRK she was not surprised by the state's appeal and hoped the Supreme Court would not take the case if the state appeals further. She advised others to consult a lawyer early and be prepared for medical records to be scrutinized, adding that the case has strengthened her fight for patient safety.
Marte Øien, board chair of the Endometriosis Association, said the ruling sends a safe message to patients. Helseklage has not responded to NRK's inquiry. It remains unclear whether the state will appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.