Seyda's story should teach you
Presenting our latest blog, and this time it is from an inspiring professional woman, who as a teacher believes we could do far more in the classroom to raise awareness of endometriosis – go to BLOGS
Seyda (pictured) details the difficult issues she has had since being diagnosed at aged 11.
Speaking about Seyda’s experience, our founder Dr Anita Sharma added: “Diagnosing endometriosis in young people is fraught with challenges. The symptoms are often dismissed as typical menstrual discomfort.
The Endometriosis Awareness North Charity has a team of professionals who offer resources and support to everyone suffering with endometriosis irrespective of staging of the disease.
For us, menstrual health education in schools and colleges is an absolute priority.”
Evil Twin, the perfect description
This is adenomyosis awareness month, and one Lincolnshire woman has gone public about her battles with the blight – https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/deepings/sufferer-shines-spotlight-on-the-evil-twin-of-endometriosis-9461610/
And Samantha Kilby has coined a unique phrase to describe the condition – "endometriosis’ evil twin.”
There are similarities between the conditions with the essential difference being – they affect different parts of the body.
We have produced a page on adenomyosis, which you can find at https://endometriosisawarenessnorth.com/adenomyosis-a-guide
Awareness of the condition is even rarer than the public’s scant knowledge of endo. At least they have a powerful advocate in broadcaster Naga Munchetty, who’s suffering has been catalogued in her book, “It’s Probably Nothing.”
Maths teacher's blog adds up to a must read
“The same quiet tragedy: women enduring years of pain, only to be dismissed, doubted, and left behind."
Read Laura’s emotive and inspiring blog on living with endometriosis for a QUARTER OF A CENTURY – visit our BLOGS page.
It’s a tale of extraordinary fortitude too, as she details the days lost to pain, being prevented from advancing her career and even the friendships she lost.
We thank Laura from the bottom of our hearts for sharing her story and invite all endo warriors to do the same.
Because it promotes understanding and leaves others knowing they are not alone!
Thoughts on March of awareness
Our founder Dr Anita Sharma examines the pleasing rise in interest in endometriosis awareness over the last month – but questions, what happens next?
National TV coverage, mentions in Parliament, and even a BAFTA Award winning film have propelled our cause forward.
However, the waiting time for an endometriosis diagnosis has risen to a decade.
Read her thoughts on our BLOGS 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.
Donate
We are registered with The Charity Commission. Our charity number is 1212676.
You can do your bit to research a cure to endo and support the one-in-ten women with the condition by going to our DONATE page.