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Alexa Chung describes endometriosis as an “invisible hellmare” in powerful new Instagram post
As endometriosis awareness month begins, Alexa Chung has shared a powerful message on the impact of the life-changing condition.
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- Lauren Geall
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“I’ve waited more than 10 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. Why?”
Endometriosis is incredibly common, yet it takes an average 7.5 years to diagnose. When will we take women's health seriously?
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- Mattie Lacey-Davidson
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Life
MPs have launched an inquiry into endometriosis – and they need your help
The survey aims to uncover the challenges faced by people living with the painful condition.
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- Lauren Geall
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Why are women diagnosed years later than men for the same diseases?
No, you're not a hypochondriac for being concerned about your body. The gender health gap is real.
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- Jennifer Lipman
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- Dr Anita Mitra
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Ask Gynae Geek: your most Googled questions about adenomyosis, answered
It’s dubbed the ‘the ugly sister of endometriosis’, but what is adenomyosis and how does it affect our health?
Visible Women
“Why it matters that menstrual health will soon be taught in schools”
Menstrual health activist Alice Smith tells Stylist about her successful campaign to get period education on the curriculum
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Lena Dunham’s powerful rallying cry for hysterectomy patients everywhere
“I surprised myself,” notes the Girls star. “I bet you can surprise yourself too.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Lena Dunham on what having an ovary removed taught her about strength
“Our stories don’t have to look one way, our pain is our gain and, oh s**t scars and mesh panties are the f**king jam”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
This is how Lena Dunham feels nine months after her hysterectomy
“This body is stronger than I’ve ever given it credit for.”
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- Susan Devaney
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Life
Twitter unleashes fury over medical exam question – and for good reason
“This is the sexist bulls**t we’re teaching our doctors?”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Halsey responds to those asking why she’s decided to freeze her eggs
“People are like: ‘You’re 23, why do you need to do that? Why do you need to freeze your eggs?’”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Halsey absolutely refuses to let male managers make her feel ashamed of her endometriosis
“This is a reality for me and you need to suck it up and deal”
People
Lena Dunham has penned a powerful essay about her hysterectomy
The Girls star made the difficult decision to have her uterus and cervix removed in a bid to end her endometriosis pain
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Lena Dunham: Stop asking endometriosis sufferers about their fertility
“I talk about my illness to normalise it for other women, not to invite dialogue about every aspect of my private life.”
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
Bad period pains? You should be getting checked for endometriosis
Doctors are finally being warned to take period pain seriously
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- Moya Crockett
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Life
We should talk about how endometriosis affect men, insists researcher
Jane Keany’s research sparked a backlash
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Lena Dunham shares empowering message from her hospital bed
“I want to remind all the women suffering from chronic illnesses that we are not weak”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
New report: endometriosis symptoms often “dismissed” by doctors
42% of women said they were “not treated with dignity and respect” by doctors
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- Amy Swales
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Lena Dunham talks about painful endometriosis battle in podcast
“I felt like I’d done something terribly wrong just by wanting to feel better”