Endometriosis
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Woman with ‘debilitating’ chronic pain waits decades for endometriosis diagnosisAfter struggling with debilitating pain her whole life, a 44-year-old Ontario woman is grateful to finally have answers, but angry it took almost 30 years to get help.HealthFeb 3
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Bindi Irwin gets emotional over endometriosis surgery: ‘It’s been a long journey’Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late zookeeper Steve Irwin, revealed she was diagnosed with endometriosis — a painful disorder in which lesions form outside the uterus.EntertainmentOct 30, 2023
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Running in Regina to raise funds for endometriosis awarenessParticipants gathered at Grassick Park on Sunday for the Run To End Endo event to raise awareness for endometriosis.CanadaJun 4, 2023
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How a young Canadian entrepreneur is poised to improve the lives of womenSuffering from debilitating menstrual cramps herself, Nanette Sene made it her mission to help others by creating a wearable device to alleviate period pain.HealthMay 18, 2023
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Nova Scotia woman recounts long, painful road to an endometriosis diagnosisA Halifax woman is sharing the journey of diagnosing her endometriosis, as obtaining basic care of the chronic condition continues to be a challenge across Canada.HealthMar 8, 2023
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Bindi Irwin reveals endometriosis diagnosis: ‘On the road to recovery’ after surgeryBindi Irwin said she was unsure whether to speak about her endometriosis journey but said she felt a "responsibility" to share her story with others who may share the condition.EntertainmentMar 8, 2023
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Report finds taboos in women’s health can limit access to knowledge and careThe report says keeping the women's health issues taboo plays a role in the disparity of care and lack of research on the topics.HealthFeb 1, 2023
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Woman with chronic pain missing treatments as staff redirected to Winnipeg Children’s HospitalStaff at the pain clinic are temporarily being reassigned to help at HSC's children's hospital due to a wave of patients showing up with respiratory viruses.HealthNov 30, 2022
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Endometriosis: Why Canadian women are flocking to a clinic in Bucharest for surgeryNearly 100 Canadians with endometriosis go to Bucharest every year for surgery. Global News looked into why they're spending thousands overseas on health care that’s free at home.CanadaOct 11, 2022
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Without a doctor, B.C. woman hits the road to get a diagnosis for ‘excruciating pain’For more than a decade, Zoey Swadden has dealt with what she believes is endometriosis. She said she has seen more than two dozen doctors in less than a year without a diagnosis.HealthAug 16, 2022
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