Among the general population it is only becoming recently known that women struggle to be diagnosed correctly and are often not believed when they have a health problem. Among women themselves, many are already aware that they are not given appropriate treatment or are not taken seriously when they go to the hospital or to the doctor with pain or a medical issue that cannot be figured out. The reasons behind this disparity are only now beginning to be determined. Continue reading Why Women Are Misdiagnosed More Frequently →

Around the world, charities and other awareness movements are giving rise to more education, support, and fundraising for this common disease. To date, endometriosis impacts an estimated 176 million women across the globe, with nearly 2 million in the UK alone. Endometriosis can have a drastic, negative influence on an adult woman during her most reproductive years, and impacts are far-reaching in terms of societal, economic, and personal costs. Having a month dedicated to endometriosis and the women who live with the disease is necessary for creating a louder, stronger voice meant to make a difference in endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and research. Continue reading The Importance of Support for Women Living with Endometriosis →