"Why Aren't You Listening?": How Experiences of Endometriosis, Medical Dismissal, and Psychological Distress Should Influence Assessment and Interventions.
Background/Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and is associated with chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Beyond its …
Peer Support in Online Women's Health Communities: Mixed Methods Formative Analysis of Reddit Discourse.
Stigmatized women's health issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, are often marginalized or dismissed in traditional clinical settings. This drives individuals to seek peer support in anonymous …
Uterine Vulnerability: A Lived Experience Response to Endometriosis.
In this article, I examine the uterus as an object in relation to endometriosis and the epistemological struggle of sufferers to have their pain taken seriously. Defined by endometrial-like tissue …