If you live in or near Birmingham, you will be interested in a free event being organised by the charity Wellbeing of Women on December 7. It's an opportunity to hear some experts talk about women's reproductive health and to ask questions. The event is in the evening from 6-7.30pm so you can go along after work.
Professor Siobhan Quenby of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire will be talking about recurrent miscarriage and Caesarean sections, and Mr Justin Clark from Birmingham Women's Hospital will be discussing menstrual disorders, pelvic pain, endometriosis and fibroids. The event will be held at BVSC, 138 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DR.
You can find out more by calling 0207 772 6375 and you can RSVP to apatel.wellbeingofwomen@rcog.org.uk - and for more events organised by Wellbeing of Women see www.wellbeingofwomen.com
Showing posts with label endometriosis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label endometriosis. Show all posts
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Thursday, 8 July 2010
Endometriosis
It's a condition that is not often discussed despite the fact that it is thought to affect 176 million women around the world. Endometriosis occurs when cells which are like the spongy womb lining grow elsewhere, usually in the pelvic cavity. It can be very painful, can lead to heavy or irregular periods and may affect fertility.
Now, the first ever global study of the impact of endometriosis on society has been carried out, and has discovered that women who have endometriosis often have such severe symptoms that it affects their work productivity. The study looked at more than a thousand women from five continents and found that the impact of endometriosis was greater than expected. It impaired life quality in many areas ranging from housework to studying and exercising.
Another alarming fact thrown up by the research was the amount of time it took to get a diagnosis - often a wait of seven years from first seeing a doctor about symptoms to being diagnosed!
It is hoped that this study will help raise awareness of endometriosis and highlight the need for research into finding better treatments - you can read more about the study at www.eshre.eu
Now, the first ever global study of the impact of endometriosis on society has been carried out, and has discovered that women who have endometriosis often have such severe symptoms that it affects their work productivity. The study looked at more than a thousand women from five continents and found that the impact of endometriosis was greater than expected. It impaired life quality in many areas ranging from housework to studying and exercising.
Another alarming fact thrown up by the research was the amount of time it took to get a diagnosis - often a wait of seven years from first seeing a doctor about symptoms to being diagnosed!
It is hoped that this study will help raise awareness of endometriosis and highlight the need for research into finding better treatments - you can read more about the study at www.eshre.eu
Friday, 8 August 2008
A cause of endometriosis?
Scientists think they may have worked out why some women get endometriosis - a common condition where tissue similar to the womb lining starts growing elsewhere in the female body. Endometriosis occurs in about 15% of women, and it can affect their chances of getting pregnant.
Now scientists at Liverpool University have identified an enzyme called telomerase that they believe may be responsible. They hope that this will enable them to diagnose and treat endometriosis more effectively. You can read more details about the research, and the enzyme, at www.liv.ac.uk
Now scientists at Liverpool University have identified an enzyme called telomerase that they believe may be responsible. They hope that this will enable them to diagnose and treat endometriosis more effectively. You can read more details about the research, and the enzyme, at www.liv.ac.uk
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