"Overcoming the Silence: Women's Endometriosis Experiences Unveiled"
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A study by Manchester Metropolitan University reveals that women with endometriosis feel dismissed and "gaslit" by doctors when seeking NHS treatment for the condition, leading some to give up on seeking treatment altogether. With over 1.5 million affected in the UK, the research aims to gather experiences of those living with endometriosis, including their struggles with diagnosis and treatment, in order to shed light on the challenges faced by patients.
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- Endometriosis takes 6 years to be diagnosed due to a lack of awareness New Scientist
- I’ve suffered decades of agony - but the NHS still won’t help Metro.co.uk
- ‘Gaslit by doctors’: UK women with endometriosis told it is ‘all in their head’ The Guardian
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