Endometriosis

Steph Richards of Portsmouth, who has stepped down from the role of parliamentary advisor to Endometriosis South Coast

Trans woman from Portsmouth steps down from women’s health charity

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Major retailer to offer free nurse appointments for endometriosis

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Patients now waiting nearly a decade for endometriosis diagnosis

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Vote for our 'turning point' Endo the Battle campaign to win award

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

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Donna Haughan told us how her symptoms had been “dismissed” by doctors.

'I was told having kids would cure my endometriosis'

Myself and Laura Collins (Publisher, Worlds Division, National World), handing over the folder containing over 400 anonymous responses to our Endo the Battle survey to Baroness Merron, Minister for Patient Safety, Women's Health and Mental Health.

Endometriosis advocates meet health minister after campaign success

Jen Moore is the author of Endometriosis: Understand your symptoms, get the right treatment, reclaim your life.

You need to read this new book if you think you have endometriosis

54 per cent of those not seeking support blamed the long waits for treatment via the health service

Adults with chronic pain cite long NHS wait times for poor treatment

A group of organisations and advocates from across the UK are coming together to shine a light on thoracic endometriosis.

'The NHS is failing us': Hundreds share their endometriosis stories

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

Endometriosis: National World's open letter to health ministers

If you woke up with your first symptoms of endometriosis today, you’re likely not to get a diagnosis until 2034

Education 'most important thing' in tackling endometriosis delays

Fisayo Thompson's documentary Walking Through Walls, follows her journey to get an endometriosis diagnosis.

Thoracic endometriosis: ‘I felt like I was drowning’

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

The debilitating signs that you might have endometriosis

Fisayo Thompson's documentary Walking Through Walls, follows her journey to get an endometriosis diagnosis.

Endometriosis: 'If you can see it - maybe you'll take it seriously'

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endometriosis has cost me £400k - I was told I'm just 'unlucky'
It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England 🚨
Sarah McCann

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get a diagnosis for endometriosis in England.

Endo The Battle: National World launches endometriosis campaign

It takes on average eight years and 10 months to get an endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland.

‘I travelled 2,000 miles for endometriosis care - we need change now’

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Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Almost one in five women fear their GP won't take them seriously

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Health expert explains damage caused by dismissing period problems

(Picture: Marisa Cashill)

Charity fears city's women’s health hubs “will not be effective”

Fearing they won't have access to bathrooms during class can be distressing for some students (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

'It's embarrassing': Pupils hit out at schools locking their toilets

Guests enjoying a welcome drinks reception at The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2024

34 fabulous pictures from The Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards

NHS Talking Change and Endometriosis South Coast created the course to support women with various hormone conditions.

"Innovative" course launched to support women with hormone conditions

Steph Richards, the new CEO of Endometriosis South Coast, delivering a thank you speech at The Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023. Picture: Emma Terracciano.

Trans woman's role as endometriosis charity CEO criticised
The appointment of a transgender woman as CEO of an Endometriosis charity has garnered national attention.
Freddie Webb

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

Leah Williamson with the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 Trophy (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lioness Captain Leah Williamson opens up about endometriosis

Amelia Burkinshaw, who suffered with undiagnosed endometriosis for 13 years - and is now campaigning to widen awareness.
Pictured in her beauty salon.
Picture: Mike Cooter (060821)

Southsea woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 13 years of symptoms

Ms Cahill is pictured in Hilsea with her partner Michael Hulligan
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 210621-15)

Portsmouth woman with debilitating endometriosis 'desperate' for surgery

Charity Endometriosis South Coast (EDC) held a webinar to talk about care across the spectrum. Top left, trustee Crystal Issitt RYT, (middle) Les Henderson, founder of endoQueer and (top right) Jodie Hughes, founder of ESC

Havant endometriosis sufferer wants to get equal care for all

These are the signs and symptoms of endometriosis you need to know about

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Advice for women experience severe pain ahead of awareness week

Michelle Waites (33), with her son Bradley (10)

'˜I was on 32 painkillers a day and my life was on hold'