The number of GP visits the average person has before an endometriosis diagnosis is not okay

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1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis

The problem centres around a lack of awareness and understanding, explained Professor Andrew Horne, a gynaecological specialist at the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health in Edinburgh."Many women aren’t aware that severe pain with menstruation isn't normal and that patients shouldn't have to suffer with this," he said.

 

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absbobbins I’ve posted my own experience with endometriosis this morning. 10% of people with uteruses is a huge number! It’s time it was a condition that was investigated as the first port of call, not as an after thought.

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