Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
Summary
A new trial in the UK is testing a pain management program for women with endometriosis, a painful disease where tissue grows outside the womb. The study aims to see if a personalized treatment plan can help women manage pain better than current options. The program includes therapy, physiotherapy, advice on relationships, and medication.Key Facts
- Endometriosis causes cells like womb lining to grow elsewhere in the body, causing pain and sores.
- Diagnosis can take many years, and there is currently no cure.
- Charlotte McCann, 27, has stage 4 endometriosis and had to quit her corporate finance job due to severe pain.
- She uses strong opioid painkillers, which cause side effects like nausea and weight loss.
- The new trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and led by the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian.
- The trial will last five years and test a 12-week personalized pain management program.
- The program includes cognitive behavioural therapy (therapy to change negative thinking), specialist physiotherapy, and help with relationships and communication.
- The trial targets women whose pain is not well controlled by surgery or medication.
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