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<p>Lorraine Fitzgerald and her daughter Kaysey at home in Killarney, Co Kerry. After visits to doctors in Cork, Kerry, and Spain, Kaysey was finally diagnosed with endometriosis in Romania. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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'It's madness': Kerry teen had to trek through three countries to get her endometriosis diagnosed

It took three years to identify the problem — and her mum says there were two other Irish women at the Romanian clinic the day they attended

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My daughter has to take painkillers during her periods — I'm worried she might have endometriosis

<p class="contextmenu internal_Body1st">Endometriosis Association of Ireland chairwoman Ilanna Darcy said that 'what is sorely lacking in Ireland is data'.</p>

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Endometriosis diagnosis 'shouldn't be seen as doomsday'

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The Skin Nerd: These are the skin conditions linked to endometriosis

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Endometriosis may be linked to reduction in live births before diagnosis – study

Endometriosis advocate calls for changes to Government plans for treatment

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Endometriosis advocate calls for changes to Government plans for treatment

Government model of care for endometriosis patients 'one of the worst backward steps'

Government model of care for endometriosis patients 'one of the worst backward steps'

Advocate and medical scientist, Kathleen King, said the plan "is about saving money."

Thu, 09 Mar, 2023

Tipperary woman cannot afford higher dosage of prescribed cannabis for chronic pain

Tipperary woman cannot afford higher dosage of prescribed cannabis for chronic pain

Cannabis prescribed through a medical licence does not fall under the Drug Payment Scheme

Tue, 07 Feb, 2023

'I'm still pinching myself': Aimee becomes first endometriosis sufferer to get legal cannabis

'I'm still pinching myself': Aimee becomes first endometriosis sufferer to get legal cannabis

"I’m definitely not the only cannabis consumer with endometriosis," says Aimee Brown, who says she wants to show a light for people like her.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

'I have a new life': Cork woman among 120 who went abroad for endometriosis surgery

'I have a new life': Cork woman among 120 who went abroad for endometriosis surgery

Irish women who go abroad for treatment can have the cost of their treatment reimbursed under EU scheme

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

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Endometriosis sufferer Lynne Ruane leads group of senators calling for greater care

when I started in politics, I remember other senators speaking about it. When my social groups changed, there seems to be a greater awareness of it,' she said

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

Living with endometriosis: Irish women struggle to access support and treatment

Living with endometriosis: Irish women struggle to access support and treatment

In Ireland, it can typically take nine years to get diagnosed, with a further wait time of up to three years for surgery, advocate says

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Female problems. Adult woman is sitting on a sofa at home and touching her lower stomach while suffering from cramps.

Natural health: What can I do to ease painful endometriosis?

Every woman experiences the symptoms differently, although it causes physical and emotional distress no matter how extensive it is

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Film shines a light on women's health experiences

Film shines a light on women's health experiences

Documentary on endometriosis aims to show sufferers they are not alone and lead to improved healthcare access

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Woman suffers from back pain due to unpacking boxes

Natural Health: still feeling health impacts of moving house three months ago

And I'm looking for a natural treatment for a ringworm my five-year-old son has picked up

Sun, 07 Aug, 2022

Cannabis report: Chronically ill Cork woman 'exiled' to Spain so she can get her medication

Cannabis report: Chronically ill Cork woman 'exiled' to Spain so she can get her medication

Alicia Maher is one of the patients pleading for better access to medicinal cannabis in the first of six articles examining the arguments for and against regulating marijuana as medicine

Mon, 01 Aug, 2022

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Tipperary chronic pain sufferer: Buying cannabis on black market makes me feel dirty

Woman who has suffered pain for 20 years calls for drug to be available legally to patients in off-licences and dispensaries

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Wednesday TV Tips: A Dublin woman's escape from prostitution and return to education

Wednesday TV Tips: A Dublin woman's escape from prostitution and return to education

Finné explores how Rachel Moran made the move from prostitution to becoming a writer and activist; and take a look at the beauty of Kerry's coastline on An Cósta Thiar

Wed, 02 Mar, 2022

Baring it all to reveal the painful truth of endometriosis

Baring it all to reveal the painful truth of endometriosis

Endometriosis is often ignored with women expected to get on with their lives — but it needs to be taken seriously, says model Hannah Devane who features in a new photographic exhibition illustrating the impact of the debilitating condition

Fri, 05 Mar, 2021

Making Babies: Turas Clainne follows the journey to parenthood

Making Babies: Turas Clainne follows the journey to parenthood

Meet three women featured in TG4’s new series as they share difficult but ultimately successful roads to pregnancy and childbirth

Thu, 18 Feb, 2021

Natural health: Restless leg syndrome and endometriosis

Natural health: Restless leg syndrome and endometriosis

Megan Sheppard gives her advice on dealing with pins and needles and Endometriosis naturally.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016