[Fran]

Join us tomorrow for our employer focused power hour where we will be on hand to answer all of your questions on supporting your employees and colleagues at work with menstrual wellbeing and managing pain and heavy bleeding. Just post your questions in this thread and we will answer them throughout the session.

Take care,
Fran

[Fran]

Hi everyone,
We are now live for our power hour session today so please post your questions to us in this thread and we will answer them over the next hour.

[Fran]

Our first pre-submitted question:

What is endometriosis and how can it affect people at work?

[Fran]

Okay, so Endometriosis is a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the uterus – most commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or pelvic lining. This tissue still responds to hormonal changes each month, which can lead to inflammation, pain, and sometimes scarring.

[Fran]

it can affect people at work in the following ways:
– Severe pain can make it difficult to sit, stand, or concentrate
– Flare-ups may be unpredictable
– Fatigue can reduce energy and productivity
– Time off may be needed during severe symptoms or medical appointments
– Many people still come to work but struggle to function fully (presenteeism)

[Fran]

https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/endometriosis-workplace

this is an excellent resource for supporting employees with endometriosis

[Fran]

Thank you to everyone that joined us for todays power hour. Look out for our next sessions in our monthly newsletter.

thanks all,

Fran

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