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Islanders living with endometriosis call for access to specialized treatment in P.E.I.
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to what grows inside the uterus starts growing outside of it instead. That can cause significant mid-body pain, as well as fertility issues. P.E.I. currently does not have any specialists to treat the condition.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-health-endometriosis-treatment-wait-times-9.7175394?cmp=rss
This Islander is fighting for better care for those living with endometriosis
Amy MacArthur has become a fierce advocate for people in Atlantic Canada who live with endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting those born with a uterus. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with MacArthur to find out why she founded Endo Project Atlantic and the work the group is doing.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7175153?cmp=rss
Tired of waiting, this N.S. woman went to the U.S. and paid for endometriosis surgery
A Halifax woman says she spent more than $50,000 for endometriosis surgery in the United States because wait times in Nova Scotia are too long. The NDP leader says the case shows why Nova Scotia needs a women's health strategy.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-woman-pays-for-endometriosis-surgery-in-u-s-9.7173798?cmp=rss
Exhausted by system, Moncton woman starts endometriosis advocacy group
Endometriosis causes heavy bleeding, severe pelvic and menstrual pain, anxiety, depression, infertility and numerous other issues.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/endometriosis-advocacy-group-atlantic-canada-new-brunswick-9.7164562?cmp=rss
Exhausted by system, Moncton woman starts endometriosis advocacy group
Endometriosis causes heavy bleeding, severe pelvic and menstrual pain, anxiety, depression, infertility and numerous other issues.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/endometriosis-advocacy-group-atlantic-canada-new-brunswick-9.7164562?cmp=rss

My health is getting me down today. Still no date for my laproscopic surgery and collecting new health issues during the long wait.

So far, on top of #endometriosis and #adenomyosis I've had vitamin D3 deficiency, iron deficiency, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a pretty scary partial bowel obstruction.

The NHS waiting list is over half a million strong so it could still be a while. I'm in the 12-week target group for surgery which is currently running at 65 weeks. #chronicillness