Women bear the brunt of stunted life span
Our founder has reacted with horror to news that women and those in disadvantaged areas are experiencing lives shortened by health inequalities.
A new national report states that generally the UK public is living two years less.
And for females and those in poorer areas the situation is at its worst; with Britain now second bottom of the 21 leading industrial nations when it comes to rude health.
In response, Dr Anita Sharma said: “This decline has been caused by increased poverty, dwindling public services and a dis-interest from decision-makers.
Misogyny and a lack of compassion is now affecting how long people live” said the GP and author. “Take COVID for example, which ravaged the BAME community and those in poorer areas more. And indeed endometriosis, which affects one in ten women and yet little resource has been devoted to curing it or reducing the painful ten-year-wait women have for a diagnosis. If it was males in rich neighbourhoods who were being blighted, you could bet it would be very different.”
Dr Sharma has joined forces with Oldham women’s business network CROWN to issue this statement. This new initiative holds monthly meetings to discuss issues such as health, which can have such an impact on a woman’s professional life.
Their next meeting is on May 20. For more details, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-creating-remarkable-opportunities-for-women-network-tickets-1985379181577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Syeda'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
Syeda (pictured) details the difficult issues she has had since being diagnosed at aged 11.
Speaking about Syeda 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.”
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!
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.