First East Yorkshire endometriosis support centre to open

First East Yorkshire endometriosis support centre to open

A charity is to open the region’s first centre to support women with endometriosis. The condition causes tissue, similar to the lining of the uterus, to grow elsewhere in the body, including the ovaries, pelvis, bladder and bowel. It can cause extreme pain, fatigue, heavy periods and can make it difficult to get pregnant. Helen … Read more

Mum describes period pain agony before endometriosis diagnosis

Mum describes period pain agony before endometriosis diagnosis

Kirsteen O’Sullivan, Windsor BBC Reah Steer and her husband Jono underwent IVF treatment after her diagnosis of endometriosis A mother has spoken out about dealing with severe pelvic pain for two decades before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. Reah Steer, 34, from Windsor in Berkshire, described enduring years of agony and being prescribed the contraceptive … Read more

Bindi Irwin: ‘Genuinely healing’ after 13 years of endometriosis pain

Bindi Irwin: ‘Genuinely healing’ after 13 years of endometriosis pain

@bindisueirwin / Instagram Bindi Irwin says she’s on the mend after 13 years of endometriosis pain Australian conservationist and TV personality Bindi Irwin has said she is “genuinely healing” after suffering years of pain from endometriosis and called for greater understanding of the condition. Irwin, who first revealed her decade-long struggle with the disease in … Read more

Staffordshire hospital trust to launch endometriosis study

Staffordshire hospital trust to launch endometriosis study

Richard Price BBC News, West Midlands UHNM Bosses say they aim to improve treatment for patients with endometriosis as a result of the study A Staffordshire hospital trust has been awarded £250,000 to research a new method for treating endometriosis. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) bosses said they aim to improve treatment … Read more

Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Getty Images The pop star has joined with Endometriosis UK to share her story and help raise awareness Pop star Ella Henderson has revealed she has endometriosis and has partnered with a charity to raise awareness of the condition. In a video message on her Instagram account, the multi-platinum selling artist said the last few … Read more

Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Getty Images The pop star has joined with Endometriosis UK to share her story and help raise awareness Pop star Ella Henderson has revealed she has endometriosis and has partnered with a charity to raise awareness of the condition. In a video message on her Instagram account, the multi-platinum selling artist said the last few … Read more

Support group helps Bristol woman with endometriosis

Support group helps Bristol woman with endometriosis

A 21-year-old living with stage three endometriosis said a support group has helped her to feel less lonely. Mia Harrison, who lives in Bristol, has suffered with the condition since she was 12-years-old. Every month, she is left with “all encompassing” pain affecting her legs, stomach, back and head. Over the years, Ms Harrison has … Read more

Calls for more support for endometriosis patients in Jersey

Calls for more support for endometriosis patients in Jersey

Chris Craddock BBC Jersey communities reporter BBC A panel of experts talked about the issues facing women in Jersey A campaign group has called for more support and better care for endometriosis patients in Jersey. Endometriosis Jersey hosted a special screening of the documentary ‘Below the Belt’ at ArtHouse on Tuesday. Its organiser Kate Fry … Read more

‘We can’t stay silent over endometriosis struggle’ – Manchester designer

‘We can’t stay silent over endometriosis struggle’ – Manchester designer

Molly Brewer & Lauren Hirst BBC News, Manchester BBC Roya Rasouli has made it her mission to help others A woman who struggled with undiagnosed endometriosis for 10 years has urged fellow sufferers not to suppress their health needs in the workplace. Fashion designer Roya Rasouli, 27, made a promise to herself on her hospital … Read more