Endometriosis from an outsider’s perspective

Ella Wilson

Supporters discuss the strain of watching a loved one battle endometriosis and share insight into the supportive role they play.

Supporting someone with endometriosis from the outside can be emotionally taxing, due to it being a physically exhausting chronic condition with no current cure.

This stems from inflammation in parts of the body where endometrial tissue, like that on the inside of the uterus, grows in places it shouldn't.

Women with endometriosis often face the challenge of managing the condition alone, relying on the support of loved ones.

However, understanding its full impact can be difficult for those who don't experience it first-hand.

Veronica Adams

Veronica Adams, mother to someone with endometriosis, found it difficult experiencing her daughter suffer in pain and said you have to "just hope that you do get that breakthrough of somebody actually believing you and helping you."

For those living with endometriosis, a strong support system is essential to their wellbeing and daily life.

With difficulty accessing treatment options, managing the condition can feel overwhelming for supporters, as there is limited resources to relieve pain.

Ella Wilson spoke with these wonderful supporters to hear how observing the condition impacts them and to understand the ways in which they help their loved ones:

To find more ways of supporting those you love with endometriosis, head to NHS.uk or the 'resources' page of this website.