How Immune and Hormonal Dysfunction redefine the categorisation of Endometriosis

Reframing Endometriosis part 2 Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition characterised by symptoms such as dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), non-menstrual pelvic pain, and infertility1,2,3. According to the World Health Organization, endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years, representing around 10% of women globally4. In the previous article, we explored the genetic link …

Awareness isn’t enough: mobilising change in gynaecological cancer prevention

The word “cancer” carries a heavy emotional burden, often silencing the conversations that matter most. Yet avoiding dialogue around these diseases can lead to delayed diagnoses and missed chances for timely intervention. In the realm of women’s reproductive health, gynaecological cancers remain particularly under-discussed. Gynaecological cancers include all cancer types that begin in the female …