Campaigners warn delays and lack of specialist care are forcing women overseas for vital treatment.
Women living with endometriosis in Ireland are being failed by long waiting lists, a shortage of specialist surgeons, and a lack of awareness among healthcare providers, according to campaigners.
Speaking on Kildare Today, Roisin Howe from Narraghmore shared how she was forced to travel to Romania for surgery after her persistent, severe pain was dismissed at home.
Surgeons abroad discovered extensive endometriosis affecting her nerves, bowel and ovaries—issues left untreated in Ireland.
Damian Donoghue, chair of the Endometriosis Association of Ireland, said more than 740 women are currently waiting for surgery, with some waiting up to six months.
He called for urgent investment in training, diagnostics and surgical centres, describing the situation that leaves women to advocate for themselves and seek risky, costly treatment overseas.
There are calls for better education for doctors, earlier diagnosis, and stronger aftercare support are crucial, alongside reforms to menstrual health education to help women recognise abnormal symptoms sooner.
Listen to the full interview here.
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