Endometriosis is not a rare condition — yet in Ireland, people are still waiting years, often decades, for diagnosis and access to specialist care.
This delay has real and lasting consequences.
It means:
- disease progression that could have been prevented
- repeated surgeries and avoidable complications
- loss of fertility and long-term health impacts
- financial strain from private care and travel
- emotional trauma from not being believed or properly treated
Despite the publication of a national framework, the reality on the ground has not changed fast enough.
Patients are still facing barriers at every stage — from GP referral to specialist care.
This is not just a healthcare issue.
It is an issue of patient safety, equality, and accountability.
Why should others join this campaign?
Because this could affect anyone.
Endometriosis impacts 1 in 7 people assigned female at birth, meaning:
- your sister
- your daughter
- your friend
- your colleague
may already be living with it — diagnosed or not.
Joining this campaign is about:
- Standing up for timely, safe, and appropriate healthcare
- Demanding accountability for systemic failures
- Ensuring future patients do not have to endure years of unnecessary suffering
- Supporting a healthcare system that treats people with dignity, respect, and informed consent
This is also about those who don’t yet have the voice, capacity, or support to speak out.
No one should have to lose years of their life waiting to be believed.
No one should have to fight this hard for basic healthcare.
Join us. Sign the petition. Be part of the change.
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