EW Waikato Congratulates Endometriosis NZ

Endometriosis Waikato Congratulates Endometriosis NZ on Flossie Award

Endometriosis Waikato congratulates Endometriosis NZ for being named Flossie’s Charity Partner this week.

Annette Evans from Endometriosis Waikato said “We are delighted with the announcement and hope that the resulting publicity will reach the many thousands of NZ women who remain undiagnosed and unaware of this significant condition.”

Endometriosis is very common, affecting an estimated 1-in-5 women and teenage girls and can dramatically impair quality of life.

The most common symptom of endometriosis is painful periods, characterised by taking pain relief, bed rest and time off work or studies. Endometriosis is also a leading cause of fertility problems.

Women of all ages need to recognise that painful periods are not normal and seek medical help, asking their GP for a referral to a gynaecologist specialising in endometriosis.

Lisa Hall, formerly a Hamilton student, knows first-hand the problems faced by teens with endometriosis: “I had a lot of time of school with very heavy periods with a gripping, twisting pain that radiated from my stomach to my legs. Although I attended a girls school I found it very difficult to explain to anyone how I felt so unwell. It was a very lonely time for me.”

Women and teen girls facing endometriosis can turn to Endometriosis Waikato for credible information, education and community support.

Annette said “Our vision is to empower women to become expert patients to best manage their endometriosis, and build a strong endometriosis community providing mutual support and encouragement.”

“Endometriosis Waikato can demystify endometriosis to enable women to make informed decisions about treatment options. It is important that women and their families aren’t left facing a significant health problem in isolation” said Annette.

Services include presentations titled ‘Endowhat? – what every women should know about endometriosis’ which are available to community organisations and workplaces For more information structured night classes are run at Fairfield College – enrolments are now being taken for the next course starting 27 July.

For further information about endometriosis and Endometriosis Waikato see www.endometriosiswaikato.org.nz or email endo@hnpl.net

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