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The RoADPain study is looking at whether teens with period pain may be more likely to suffer with chronic pain later in life. Following on from the recent news stories that some schools don't consider menstrual pains as being a sufficient reason for pupils to miss lessons (now rescinded), BBC News spoke to Professor Katy Vincent and Dr Lydia Coxon about their research. BBC News - 'World-first' study examines period pain in teens https://lnkd.in/eaBz-FXC

If your research is in reproductive health, or you have lived experience of a reproductive health condition - or both, please consider joining this NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Independent Advisory Group. Your support can drive future research, policy and care changes. #reproductivehealth #womenshealth

Proud to be part of Nuffield Dept of Women's & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford working alongside a dedicated and passionate team of excellent scientists in women's health

This month we are very fortunate to have fantastic speakers discussing the WERF EPHect tools which are crucial for standardising endometriosis research. For everyone involved in conducting or evaluating endometriosis research this is certainly not one to miss!  EndoCaRe Oxford 🎗️@ox_wrh

Excellent work from all involved!

Endometriosis UK have today launched a new Endometriosis Symptom Checker. This simple to use online form will ask questions about the symptoms you’re having and identifies common symptoms of endometriosis. When you’re finished, the symptom checker will automatically generate a letter from Endometriosis UK to share with your GP.                                                                                                                              We hope that the endometriosis symptom checker will help those experiencing symptoms of endometriosis to start a conversation with their GP, help GPs understand what you’re experiencing and support diagnosis. Check it out or share with your network today: https://lnkd.in/ezRsJyU5

Great news for Katy Vincent of the EndoCaRe team who has today been recognised as a Professor of Gynaecological Pain. Congratulations Professor Vincent! 🥂

JUST PUBLISHED! Lydia Coxon investigated symptom flares in women with chronic pelvic pain and discovered these are prevalent and clinically important. With >60% of respondents stating flares can stop them from their usual activities, it is clear that more research is required to investigate the mechanisms and characteristics underlying flares. Despite a range of symptoms being reported by patients, triggers are often identified with the underlying mechanisms remaining unknown and no treatments for stopping or reducing the flares. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFmhHYgu #endometriosis #pelvicpain #womenshealth #medicalresearch

A new review has just been published by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death on #endometriosis. Endometriosis: A Long and Painful Road looks at the current quality and pathway of care to adults diagnosed with endometriosis. Recommendations include highlighting that endometriosis is a chronic condition, improving training on recognising the signs & symptoms - it's not just bad periods, setting up multidisciplinary teams & clinical networks, recognising the impact on quality of life and providing access to support services. https://lnkd.in/df8bT95q