The discourse surrounding endometriosis is growing more prominent. As one in seven people assigned female at birth experiences the severe impacts of this condition, a growing number of individuals are seeking to understand what endometriosis is. What is endometriosis? Endometriosis refers to the presence of endometrial like tissue in places outside the uterus. This is
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In March we raise our voices for endometriosis awareness month, and IBS awareness month. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common among people with endometriosis. Unsurprisingly, there is an overlap between symptoms of endometriosis and IBS, and endometriosis and gut symptoms. Let’s rewind for a moment and have a little recap…. What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Endometriosis is a condition that affects one in nine women globally. This number is thought to be higher when we include the experiences of gender diverse people, and those who remain undiagnosed. For those who receive a diagnosis of endometriosis, it can be a time of questions, and uncertainty. The most common questions are “what
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*This article uses gendered terminology to refer to those with endometriosis. We acknowledge that not all people living with endometriosis identify as female In recent years, many women have come forward to speak about their struggles of living with endometriosis. It is a condition that does not discriminate, affecting women in positions of power, in
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