The phrase ‘benign gynaecology’ is frequently used in the NHS as medical shorthand to refer to gynaecological conditions that are not cancers. New polling shows that benign is understood as meaning ‘not serious’ or ‘harmless’, which does not represent the patient experience.

New drug offers promising breakthrough for endometriosis patients. A clinical trial for a drug typically used to treat metabolic diseases in children is moving into its second phase. Maeve Cullinan has the latest. telegraph.co.uk/global-health/…

Thank you Sky News for having our CEO Emma Cox on air this morning, raising awareness of endometriosis and the common symptoms. #EndometriosisActionMonth

"Dismissed, ignored and belittled" The long road to endometriosis diagnosis in the UK. The results of our recent diagnosis survey show that diagnosis times in the UK have significantly worsened over the last 3 years. Read the full report at: shorturl.at/bzEHU

If it wasn't for my grandparents fronting the money for me to get private care I'd never know I had endometriosis yet... Haven't seen NHS gynae 🥹😢 us women deserve so much better.

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Started Lesley Kara Author’s new book this morning. Loving it already. #BookTwitter

Book number 16 this year. Brilliant author, have enjoyed every one of his books. #BookTwitter

Many will have seen the news about the Government's proposed fit note reform. Endometriosis UK plan to respond to the Government call for evidence and to make sure that those with endometriosis are heard. Please consider completing our short survey at: surveymonkey.com/r/WXCJVWH

If you have a diagnosis of endometriosis, or suspect you have endometriosis, we want to hear from you! You can complete the questionnaire about pain management programmes here: lnkd.in/e9S8Di4k Thank you!

Book 17. #BookTwitter

Do you know the symptoms of endometriosis? By sharing this post, you may help us to reach someone who doesn't 💛 While symptoms listed are considered the most common or ‘classic’, other symptoms have been reported and everyone’s experience is different. endometriosis-uk.org

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Good explanation of what you saw last night...for us this far South, we see a lot of the reddish pink because at our latitude, we see the upper altitude mostly. We in the South experienced something very unique and possibly once in a lifetime for those that were curious...

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3rd - 9th isVolunteers Week, a week dedicated to celebrating the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.    This Volunteers week, our CEO Emma Cox would like to share this message.   To those who have given their time to volunteer with us, thank you 💛

I was told those who deal with this disease best are the ones who try to take control of it (& their lives). Tried that, didn't work. This is a disease that can catch up with you & take over your life.  It can force you to the floor. An organ destroying monster. #endometriosis

Spotted an independent book shop on #Montrose, had to have a nosy and a cheeky purchase. #BookTwitter #loveabook #bookworm #bookaddict

Just finished this fabulous book by Kirsty Greenwood Definitely in my top 5 books ever read. Loved every word.