Tag: Cross Border Directive
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Endometriosis Surgery Abroad: An Irish Patient Finds Relief in Athens
Introduction: A journey born of pain and frustration Three days after excision surgery for endometriosis in Athens, I lie on an Airbnb couch, achey yet elated. The pain that once ruled my days is dramatically reduced, and the transformation feels almost miraculous. The system that let me down In Ireland, estimates place 155,000 women with…
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Endometriosis Care Abroad: My Athens Excision Experience
When the Irish system let me down Endometriosis affects an estimated 155,000 people in Ireland, yet many women still face delays, disbelief, and a lack of specialist care. My own journey began with relentless pelvic pain and a cascade of confusing symptoms that medical professionals struggled to address. Since August 2024, daily pain, urinary urgency,…
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Athens Medical Journey: My Endometriosis Surgery Abroad
Athens as a Lifeline: Why I chose to go abroad for endometriosis surgery Endometriosis is a deeply painful, chronic condition that affects hundreds of thousands. In Ireland, the Endometriosis Association estimates about 155,000 people live with this disease, yet access to specialists remains painfully slow for many. My own journey began with escalating, daily pain…