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How to kickstart your self care routine

Endometriosis is the 2nd most common Gynaecologica Endometriosis is the 2nd most common Gynaecological disorder affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age.

In endometriosis tissue which is similar to that which lines the womb/ uterus (called the endometrium) is found outside of the womb including in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, muscle of the womb, between the womb and rectum and more rarely in the lung linings and bowel. It behaves similarly to the endometrium and causes bleeding, inflammation and scaring. 

If you have any of the following symptoms it’s worth considering:
🔸Pelvic pain 
🔸Pain during sex
🔸Painful periods- they can also be heavy and irregular 
🔸Urinary symptoms 
🔸Painful bowel motions 
These symptoms can be cyclical just like a period or continuous 
Fertility can also be affected 

Symptoms range from mild to severe impacting on mood, relationships and work life. They can overlap with other conditions which is why diagnosis can sometimes take a few years. Reach out for help if you’re worried- make an appointment to see your GP. They may examine you and arrange a scan of your pelvis. If the GP is unable to help they may refer you to see a Gynaecologist. 

There a lots of different treatment options including:
🔸Pain killers 
🔸Hormonal contraception 
🔸Hormone injections 
🔸Key hole surgery 

Living with endometriosis can cause depression and impact on your fertility,  emotional health, relationships and work. But symptoms can be mild and treatment effective so please don’t suffer in silence…speak to your GP.

#endometriosis #pelvicpain #painfulperiods #dysmenorrhoea #heavyperiods #menorrhagia #painduringsex #dyspareunia #dyschezia #gp #gynaecology
Jumpsuit vibes today ❤️ @oliverbonas #jumpsu Jumpsuit vibes today ❤️ @oliverbonas 

#jumpsuit #pinkjumpsuit #loafers #creamloafers
What an absolute pleasure to meet the beautiful @m What an absolute pleasure to meet the beautiful @michelle_ackerley today on @packedlunchc4 . Thank you for being so open and honest and sharing your #endometriosis story with us! I’m sure it will inspire other women to reach out for the help they deserve with this potentially debilitating condition ❤️

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and so many of them suffer in silence with long delays in getting effective treatment, just like Michelle. 

Keep an eye out for my next reel with more info on signs, symptoms and treatment. 

#endometriosis #painfulperiods #periodpain #dysmenorrhea #heavyperiods #menorrhagia #fertility #menopause #womenshealth #contraception
A productive day working from home today seeing cl A productive day working from home today seeing clients and preparing for my TV appearance on Wednesday. Love my new standing desk!! (Not and ad!) It’s so nice to be able to stand  and work and see clients- it gives me more energy ( and burns more calories too😁)
Had to share this 90s throwback of me and my bro @ Had to share this 90s throwback of me and my bro @lawal_footage as kids with my Mum❤️ He’s konked out with a Kitkat in his hand (again) 🤣 How gorge does mum look too!
Hello everyone! I’m doing a contraception clinic Hello everyone! I’m doing a contraception clinic today… I’ll be doing phone calls and seeing patients face to face for implant and coil fits.  Enjoy your Sunday 😄

#contraception #coils #nexplanon #mirena #iud #ius #womenshealth #doctor #nhs
Hi everyone, I did another Saturday shift this w Hi everyone, 

I did another Saturday shift this weekend. My clinic was contraception only, speaking to women on the phone and seeing them face to face for implants and coils. I’m so pleased that women  can access contraceptive care on the weekend. Most of the women I saw were working Mum’s. It can be difficult to find even an hour during the week to break off for health admin like doctors appointments for my patients. 

Working the weekends also means I’m freed up during the week to be on Mum duties myself 😊 

My colleagues were also doing normal GP clinics seeing patients too. It’s worth asking your GP if you have access to these weekend clinics in your area if you’re struggling to get an appointment during your working week 👍🏽 

Have a good week!! 👩🏽‍⚕️ 

#NHSGP #NHSdoctor #extendedaccess #outofhours #contraception #nexplanon #implants #coils #mirena #iud
I shared my advice on what to do if you’re plann I shared my advice on what to do if you’re planning a pregnancy on Steph’s Packed Lunch a couple of weeks ago. I hope you find it helpful! Any generic questions, ask me below 👇🏾 Unfortunately I can’t give out personal medical advice. 

#conception #fertility #pregnancy #ovulation #folicacid
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