Bow to the expert knowledge on Adenomyosis
It has been dubbed endometriosis’s cruel cousin – and seems to be an even more invisible and ignored condition.
That’s why organisers of this year’s Adenomyosis Awareness Month are hoping for a similar bounce in publicity in April, as endo got in March.
And their drive certainly has a long way to go, as figures suggest 77% of us have never even heard of this chronic blight.
Our website has a page dedicated to the condition, which lists symptoms and treatments and reminds us that it is possible to have both endo and adenomyosis at the same time – go to ADENOMYOSIS A GUIDE .
We will be donning the purple-pink ribbons to do our bit, but there is nothing better for raising awareness than hearing the case studies of those who live with the condition.
If you would like to share your story, Endometriosis Awareness North will be your platform – and will post them here on this website, and on our social media.
Get in touch. Support our sisters with adenomyosis.
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. .
Millie gives us cause for optimism
We hope that this is one of THE images of this year’s Endometriosis Awareness Month!
It features Manchester University student Millie Stockwin about to interview our spokesperson Pete Gibson, and raise awareness of a condition she and her fellow students are learning even more about.
We have been overwhelmed by the number of young reporters that have approached us this year – which also include BBC radio at Media City and Granada TV.
Plus, we’ve met reporters with the condition and been only too happy to help them with advice and support.
It could tell you of course, that more females are working in journalism – and why not! – but this greater visibility also illustrates that those who are younger are taking up the mantle of women’s health and endo in particular.
Millie has also interviewed a warrior who was told NOT to have a hysterectomy in her mid-40’s because her husband might want more children!
That just shows what the likes of Millie are up against but their passion for the subject says so much about them and why, one day soon, treatment for endometriosis will be so much better.
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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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.