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Talk To An Endometriosis Expert

Women across Ireland have been sharing their experiences of living with endometriosis on Lunchtim...

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11.51 12 Oct 2023

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Talk To An Endometriosis Expert

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11.51 12 Oct 2023

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Women across Ireland have been sharing their experiences of living with endometriosis on Lunchtime Live. You have shared your challenges, frustrations, and pain and now we want to help you. If you have questions about endometriosis, want to find out more about it and would like to talk to others who have endometriosis sign up below for our Endometriosis Clinic on Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30pm, Drury Buildings, Drury St. Dublin.

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LISTEN TO THE STORY SO FAR

Singer RuthAnne posted a video on social media which has struck a chord with many women. She spoke about suffering a pain flare-up due to endometriosis.

Andrea Gilligan was joined by RuthAnne and listener Ali to discuss.

After hearing RuthAnne's experience with endo, listener Niamh got in touch about her own experience.

Women across Ireland have shared their experiences of living with endometriosis on Lunchtime Live.

Do we need an awareness campaign? How can it be that people are only gaining an understanding of a condition from listening to us?

Andrea was joined by Fianna Fáil senator and health spokesperson Lorraine Clifford Lee and Doireann Barrett, who suffers from endometriosis, to discuss.

Senator Lynn Ruane and other female colleagues are writing to the Oireachtas Health Committee and the Department of Health, calling on them to take leadership on this issue and help those affected. Senator Lynn Ruane and Patricia joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss their experiences.

In a special, hour-long panel, Andrea chats to endometriosis sufferers and medical specialists and asks politicians – what can they do?

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