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

Doireann Barrett from Tralee, Co Kerry: 'There is no definitive information about the lack of services and word of mouth isn’t enough.' Picture: Domnick Walsh

When Doireann Barrett was diagnosed with endometriosis at 25, she thought her problems were over, but 18 years later she is still grappling with surgeries and pain.

She is among an estimated one in 10 women suffering with this globally, some 176m. A leading advocate said it can typically take nine years in Ireland to get diagnosed.