That time of the month

Endometriosis. The excruciating gynaecological condition where cells similar to the womb lining escape and grow in places they don’t belong. There are around 190 million sufferers globally. Despite this number, many still don’t know what it is. Girls as young as nine are misdiagnosed and prescribed the contraceptive pill. And it can take on average, 8 years to be officially diagnosed. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent long-term damage.