Endo figures hit home at Hurst
News of the average waiting time for an endometriosis diagnosis shook guests at one of our fundraisers and particularly resonated – with an 80-year-old endo warrior!
Our founder Dr Sharma spoke to guests at the Hurst Methodist Church in Tameside, Greater Manchester, and met our new friend (eventually diagnosed aged 32) who remembered waiting four-and-a-half years to even see a gynaecologist.
While medical male misogyny has eased and treatment become better, we are still a huge distance from treating those with endo, properly.
Organised by Susan Richardson, the coffee morning – also featuring tombola and cake sales – was a huge success, affording those with endo the opportunity to swap their case histories and make new friends.
The event was also supported by Doreen Haigh, from Women Growing Together (the woman’s group of Oldham Interfaith Forum).
“We thank everyone involved and Susan in particular for helping us gain the funds to raise awareness of the condition and find the means to reduce waiting times for treatments” said Dr Sharma, “it was also pleasing to see practice nurses there as even the medical profession needs to increase its knowledge of endometriosis.
Our hope with the event was that women would become more able to openly discuss period health – and I think we achieved that.”
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Webinar can be viewed – face-to-face
A reminder that our 16 June endometriosis and fertility webinar can be viewed in person – as well as online.
Past presentations have resulted in shared knowledge and the creation of life-long friendships.
The venue is the Rochdale Golf Club (post/zip code OL11 5YR) and entrance at 7pm is totally free.
To secure a ticket, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/endometriosis-and-fertility-tickets-1381853684569?aff=oddtdtcreator
At the head of the CROWN
We have been given the privilege of being the first keynote speakers at a new businesswoman’s programme.
Organised by social enterprise Upturn, The Creating Remarkable Opportunities for Women Network (CROWN) scheme aims to support this entrepreneurial generation and inspire the next – in a bid to break the glass ceiling and see more females achieve their full potential.
One of the areas it will focus on is breaking health taboos around conditions such as the menopause and endometriosis.
And so on Wednesday 25 June (midday – 2pm) we will be doing a bitesize presentation at the new Hive business hub on the second floor of the Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham.
Entrance to the event is completely free, so secure your ticket today by going to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-creating-remarkable-opportunities-for-women-network-tickets-1368536683059?aff=oddtdtcreator
Endo and fertility featured at free webinar
There’s not enough research to make an accurate assessment of the affect of endometriosis on fertility (big surprise!)
But figures from Oxford University reveal that fecundity rates for women with the condition are reduced by 18%.
Along with the scant studies, plenty of myths abound about endometriosis and fertility.
Which is why our next free webinar covers the subject, and features national expert, Dr Karolina Palinska-Rudzka.
A gynaecologist and specialist in Reproductive Medicine, Dr Karolina is the lead for the Fertility Preservation service at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester.
The 16 June webinar is aimed at both professionals and patients – and is completely FREE.
Register at
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/endometriosis-and-fertility-tickets-1381853684569?aff=oddtdtcreator
Living with endo's cruel cousin
Read how our ambassador Lucy’s life has been adversely affected by #adenomyosis first-hand – in her brand-new blog.
In it, she details what the condition is all about and how it has resulted in continuous hospital treatment.
And she also highlights an alarming lack of understanding, saying:
“As a nurse, I had at least heard of the condition. But in terms of awareness, it is a long way behind even Endometriosis – which as we know is painfully poor.”
Read all about it, at -
If you are worried about the condition, you can also visit our new signs, symptoms, and treatment page -
Find out what we're really about, on film
Click onto our brand new movie, detailing what Endometriosis Awareness North is all about Endometriosis Awareness North - YouTube
Featuring our treasured case study Courtney, it also gives medics a platform to call for quicker diagnosis of endometriosis.
With thanks to filmmakers Andrea Bertozzi and Pete Gibson Media.
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