Endometriosis month Posted or Updated on 14 Mar 2025

Endometriosis Awareness Month is taking place throughout March and is dedicated to raising awareness about endometriosis, a chronic and painful condition affecting many women across the UK. This month provides an opportunity to increase public understanding of the condition and encourage those who are suffering to seek medical advice from their GP practice.

Endometriosis is an often-debilitating condition which affects around 1 in 10 women throughout the UK, women and girls are not only impacted by chronic pain and exhaustion, it can also impact their fertility, mental wellbeing and day-to-day life.

For some people endometriosis can have a significant impact on their day-to-day lives and their mental health. It’s important to know you’re not alone and support is available. For more info visit nhsinform.scot/endometriosis

Do you know the symptoms of endometriosis?

Physical symptoms can include painful periods, heavy, long-lasting periods and pain or bleeding before or after peeing or pooing.

Tracking your symptoms and how they are affecting your daily life may help your conversation with a health professional and explain the support you feel you need. The menstrual health symptom tracker has been designed to support those conversations https://bit.ly/4hRgMg 

Learn more about symptoms, treatment options, and how to access help and support at nhsinform.scot/endometriosis