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The Latest Breaking News from Endometriosis UK

Woman with endometriosis can’t make it through the day without painkillers: ‘I feel like a drug addict’

Laura Jones, 32, says she ‘cannot believe people walk around without any pain’ after suffering for decades with multiple health conditions

The Independent UK

Women in Scotland waiting a decade for endometriosis diagnosis, charity warns

Endometriosis UK is calling on governments across the UK to reduce the diagnosis time to one year or less by 2030.

The Independent UK

‘My Endometriosis was ignored for nearly 20 years – and now I rely on crutches’

Three women with a condition that affects 1 in 10 share their stories ahead of Endometriosis Awareness Month

The Independent UK

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Woman told to endure heavy periods diagnosed with painful Endometriosis

A London woman has recounted the harrowing reality of her decade-long battle with endometriosis, describing how she passed blood clots "the size of a golf ball" and developed a phobia of blood due to the severity of her symptoms.

The Independent UK

Years of pain and gaslighting: Why does it take so long to get an endometriosis diagnosis?

In recent months, treatment options for endometriosis patients in the UK have improved. But why do diagnostics lag so far behind? Arielle Domb investigates

Evening Standard

Watch: Ella Henderson opens up about endometriosis diagnosis

Pop star Ella Henderson has opened up about her struggles with endometriosis and is partnering with Endometriosis UK to support others affected.

The Independent UK

The common signs of endometriosis that affect one in 10 women

British singer and songwriter Ella Henderson said finally getting an official diagnosis had been ‘validating and empowering’

The Independent UK

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Alexa Chung to sell her clothes on Vinted

Alexa Chung is selling her clothes on Vinted with proceeds going to Endometriosis UK.

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Endometriosis: What to know about debilitating condition as new pill approved for NHS

The painful condition affects millions worldwide

The Independent UK

‘First-of-a-kind’ daily pill for endometriosis treatment approved for NHS in England

Relugolix-estradiol-norethisterone can be taken at home, eliminating need for trips to clinics for injections

The Guardian - UK

Sports presenter Anita Jones says she was ‘gaslit by doctors for 14 years’ over endometriosis diagnosis

The sports broadcaster said doctors dismissed her excruciating pain for years

The Independent UK

‘Medical misogyny’ condemns women to years of gynaecological pain, MPs told

Damning parliamentary report blames lack of education by healthcare workers and ‘pervasive stigma’ for poor care

The Guardian - UK

Endometriosis needs to be treated by NHS as chronic condition, experts say

Study finds condition is often not seen as continuum of symptoms and needs to be taken as seriously as diabetes

The Guardian - UK

Almost 5,000 Women With Endometriosis Were Told They Were 'Making A Fuss About Nothing'

While the UK spends more than £8 billion on endometriosis each year, the average wait time for a diagnosis has risen to almost 9 years.

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The Guardian - UK

Women in UK waiting almost nine years for endometriosis diagnosis, study finds

Survey of more than 4,000 people with condition reveals almost half visited their GP 10 times or more before being diagnosed

The Independent UK

Alexa Chung opens up about endometriosis and says women are being ‘dismissed’

The fashion designer, presenter and model said the condition is ‘shrouded in mystery and misinformation’.

Manchester Evening News

1.5 million people are affected by this debilitating condition - including Molly-Mae - but many have no idea what it even is

On average, it takes EIGHT years from onset of symptoms to get a diagnosis, says one expert

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire woman with endometriosis vows to help others

Due to endometriosis, she lost mobility in her right leg - but she won't let the condition stop her from helping others

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Glasgow Live

Endometriosis Awareness Month: What is it and where Glaswegians can seek support

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month. But what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, is there are cure and how can I seek help? Here is everything you need to know.

Chronicle Live

What is endometriosis? Symptoms to look out for after Bindi Irwin speaks out on 'awful disease'

Endometriosis affects around one in 10 women in the UK, but with a wide range of symptoms getting a diagnosis and treatment can prove difficult

Manchester Evening News

What is endometriosis and what are the symptoms

March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month

The Independent UK

Three out of four women with endometriosis symptoms ‘put off’ seeing a doctor

Symptoms can include pelvic pain, agonising periods and difficulty conceiving – but it can take years to get a diagnosis. By Prudence Wade

The Independent UK

‘I’ve been on the waitlist for over a year’: Britain is in the grip of a gynaecological crisis

According to NHS England data, more than 38,000 patients have been waiting more than a year for an appointment with a gynaecologist – even when their health is worsening. Elena Angelides meets some of the women and GPs on the front line

The Guardian - UK

Ailsa Irving obituary

Other lives: Founder in the 1980s of the UK Endometriosis Society, which eventually became the national charity Endometriosis UK

Liverpool Echo

Woman gets 'horrific' diagnosis after trying for baby

"I'm in that much pain my painkillers aren't working and I need to go to A&E"

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