1:05 Canada must offer ‘gold-standard’ endometriosis care so women don’t seek help abroad: patient Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 3 of a three-part series on why … Read more
1:04 She’s one of many ‘desperate’ Canadians seeking endometriosis help abroad. Why they must be careful Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 2 of a three-part series … Read more
1:18 Nurse ‘forced’ to leave Canada for endometriosis treatment over lack of help Global News had heard from dozens of women across Canada about the struggle to access care for endometriosis, several of whom are now seeking or have sought help outside of Canada. This is Part 1 of a three-part series on why women … Read more
Now must be the time for the Government to take action on gynaecology waiting times. Data from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) shows that over three quarters of a million women (752,531) in the UK are currently waiting for hospital gynaecology services. Since 2020, gynaecology waiting lists in England have grown faster … Read more
An NHS doctor has issued a warning on TikTok about a ‘shooting pain’ that could be a sign of a serious health issue. Dr Karan Rangarajan, also known as @dr.karanr on TikTok, urged people not to dismiss this common symptom and to seek help from their GP if they experience it. On his podcast, Dr … Read more
After struggling with debilitating pain her whole life, Tara DeMerchant is grateful to finally have answers, but angry it took almost 30 years to get help. The 44-year-old from Bala, Ont., which is an hour north of Barrie, was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. DeMerchant says she struggled with pain since she was 14, self-medicating with … Read more
