A Conversation on Endometriosis in Canada
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women, and unmeasured numbers of transgender, non-binary, and two-spirit people. But this painful disease is largely misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
On May 31, 2023, 7 PM EST / 4 PM PST we had a conversation on diagnosis, treatments and barriers with endometriosis experts.
Kate Wahl is the executive director of EndoAct and a graduate student researcher and advocate focused on advancing the health and women and gender-diverse people.
Dr. Natasha Orr is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of British Columbia in the School of Nursing. She is focused on exploring the role of central sensitization in endometriosis-associated chronic pelvic pain.
Rachel Langer is a screenwriter for dramatic television. Rachel is also a published essayist focused on chronic illness and reproductive health. She serves on the Patient Research Advisory Board for the Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis advising on research and advocacy initiatives.
Resources
National Action Plan for Endometriosis in Canada: Endoact.ca
The Endometriosis Network Canada: EndometriosisNetwork.com
Endometriosis Events: EndometriosisEvents.com
Pain and Sexual Pain
Call to action resources
BC Women’s Foundation Close the Gap on Endometriosis!