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Endometriosis report reveals severe financial and career impact on women
Overview
A new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis reveals that women suffering from the condition face significant financial hardship, lost income, and job losses due to symptoms and a lack of workplace support. Case studies highlight long delays in diagnosis, expensive private treatments, and the wider personal toll of the condition.
Key points
- A report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis found that 47% of women with the condition have lost income and 28% have left a job.
- About 39% of women with endometriosis experience financial hardship, while 40% have turned down career opportunities due to poor workplace support.
- Fewer than half of employees with endometriosis receive workplace adjustments, and 94% believe employers lack a good understanding of the condition.
- Case studies, such as Chloe Ward and Megan Gomersall, illustrate long diagnosis delays, thousands spent on private medical and fertility care, and careers disrupted or ended by severe symptoms.