Wednesday, March 16, 2011

World Endometriosis Society launches first ever video for endo week March 11

The World Endometriosis Society (WES) today launched a  film to help an estimated 176 million women across the globe to recognise symptoms of endometriosis before their long-term health and quality of life are affected.

Vice-president of the European Parliament, Diana Wallis, urged women to take action:

“Don’t be like me. Don’t take no for an answer. If you feel something is wrong you could have endometriosis. There are things that can be done to help you. Go and get advice, but also make others aware, because I don’t want you to end up like me”.

Diana Wallis had a full hysterectomy, as a newly wed; an operation that could have been avoided with earlier diagnosis and treatment of her endometriosis.  She was never able to have children. Today, she urges young women not to compromise their fertility, like she did, and get help – and treatment –  early.

Check it out!

 http://endometriosis.org/news/general/first-ever-awareness-film-on-endometriosis-launched-by-world-endometriosis-society/

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Endometriosis Week March 7 to 13, 2011 affecting 176 million women worldwide


March marks Endometriosis Awareness around the globe.

Endometriosis Awareness Week is an annual event which gives women with endometriosis a real focus to raise awareness regionally, nationally and within local communities. Please check out the link below to find out more and support women who are struggling with this disease and wear yellow in support!

http://www.endometriosis.org/endometriosis-awareness-2011.html