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“Endometriosis can cause debilitating pain & nausea, limit ability to exercise, & lead to severe bloating. Any one of these challenges can be difficult, but all together, they can negatively impact body image. For those prone to developing eating disordered behaviour, changing diet or eating patterns might feel like a way to manage the...

“One in 10 women of reproductive age in the UK suffer from endometriosis. 176 million worldwide. Endometriosis in women with infertility is as high as 50%. Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition (after fibroids) in the UK” [1] Did you know that: “on average, it takes 7.5 years from the onset of...

“Your type of endometriosis plays a role in your symptoms & the treatment you will need” In a nutshell, endometriosis is a condition whereby the tissue lining the inside of your uterus, (AKA endometrium), mistakenly grows outside of it. These growths, which are normally found in the abdomen or pelvis, and can grow on...

If you are a man or woman who is experiencing pain in the region below your belly button and above your thighs, then you have what is known as ‘pelvic pain’ So What’s Wrong With Me? Pain in the pelvic region could be a sign of issues with your urinary tract, reproductive organs, or...

Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), also known as chronic non-bacterial prostatitis (as it makes the prostate gland tender), is a widespread male genitourinary condition which is not caused by bacteria. It is defined by persistent pain in the region around the prostate gland, and episodes of sporadic intermittent discomfort. It can also entail issues...

While there is no specific cure for endometriosis, there are nonetheless, various treatments which are designed to deal with the associated pain. An endometriosis specialist will look at several factors when weighing up the best possible treatment/s for your personal case. These include: the severity of the disease; the intensity of your symptoms; your...

“According to the World Health Organisation, pelvic pain in women is incredibly common. It’s not a minor inconvenience. Pelvic pain can interfere with daily activities such as work and exercise, but it can also be a sign that something is wrong” [1] Women’s pelvic pain is a highly complex subject, and not something which...

What Causes Men’s Pelvic Pain? If you are experiencing pain in the pelvis, then you need to know that according to The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Prostatitis (male pelvic pain syndrome) affects 10 to 15% of the population [1]. So What are the Symptoms of Pelvic Pain? The most...

What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a well known and often painful, gynaecological condition, which derives from the word endometrium (which describes the tissue lining the uterus). It affects an estimated 2% to 10% of women of childbearing age [1]. Endometrial tissue comprises: connective tissue, blood cells and glands. Generally speaking, this form of tissue...

Special Medical Interests: Dr Lorraine Harrington MBChB Bsc (Hons) FRCA, FFPMRCA, MRCP Dr Lorraine Harrington’s extensive special medical interests include: female pelvic pain, endometriosis, vulvar pain, vulvodynia, & chronic pelvic pain Around 20 years ago, after graduating from the renowned University of Edinburgh with both a Bsc (Hons) in Immunology, and a MBChB, Dr...