Tag: Endometriosis
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Parenting While Sick: How Endometriosis Can Change the Journey to Parenthood
Rising Against the Odds: A Diagnosis That Changes Everything When she was diagnosed with severe endometriosis at 33, she faced a reality many do not want to confront: pregnancy might never be within reach. Medical experts painted a bleak picture, and the emotional weight of that news settled heavy. Yet life has a way of…
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Endometriosis, Pregnancy, and Parenting: A Survivor’s Story
When a Diagnosis Changes Everything Endometriosis is a condition that can rewrite plans and test every limit. For a woman diagnosed with severe endometriosis at 33, the road to motherhood looked especially uncertain. Medical experts warned that pregnancy might be unlikely or complicated. Yet, after years of fighting pain, surgeries, and treatments, the possibility of…
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Parenting Through Illness: A Story of Endometriosis, Hope, and a Tiny Preemie
When a Diagnosis Changed Everything At 33, a diagnosis of severe endometriosis turned life plans upside down. The medical team warned that pregnancy might not be possible, painting a picture of long odds and heavy emotions. Yet, against those odds, a spark of hope survived. The moment the couple learned they could become parents was…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Limerick Woman Seeks Surgery
Rare diagnosis shines a light on a misunderstood condition Lisa-Claire Walsh, a 29-year-old from Pallaskenry, Ireland, has spent nearly a decade chasing answers for persistent neck and shoulder pain that started in 2015. After years of scans and consultations with orthopaedic surgeons and neurologists, her symptoms remained unexplained and increasingly debilitating. It wasn’t until she…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Limerick Woman’s Battle and Hope
Unseen pain,diagnosis delayed Lisa-Claire Walsh’s health journey began in 2015 with neck and shoulder pain that seemed ordinary at first. Over years, the pain intensified, yet medical scans and consultations with orthopaedic surgeons and neurologists failed to reveal a clear cause. “I went to a neurologist, pain consultant, had MRIs, everything, but the pain was…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Woman’s Fight for Heart Health
A perplexing mystery unfolds Lisa-Claire Walsh’s journey began with what seemed like ordinary neck and shoulder pain in 2015. Over years, she endured countless scans, appointments with orthopaedic surgeons, and neurologists, only to be told that there was nothing seriously wrong. The pain persisted, intensifying with no clear explanation. “I went to a neurologist, pain…
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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…
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Healthcare Satisfaction Gaps for Women in Canberra
Understanding Women’s Healthcare in Canberra A recent survey conducted by Women’s Health Matters has shed light on the challenges faced by women in Canberra regarding healthcare. This survey reveals a striking trend: many women feel dissatisfied with the medical attention they receive, particularly concerning conditions such as endometriosis and menopause. With nearly half of the…