1.5 million women are affected by endometriosis in France. It is an inflammatory and chronic gynecological disease. It is characterized by the presence of mucosa-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. It can generate very strong pain during menstruation generally, but also cause infertility in women.
Thanks to the Endo France Martinique association, we have made a lot of progress
And the pains of women are so intense that in some cases resorting to surgery is necessary. In this regard, patients benefit from a cutting-edge medical team in Martinique.
Katleen Bilas met Isabelle, regional volunteer at Endo France, but also Bernadette suffering from the disease. The latter has suffered since the age of 13, but was only diagnosed much later.
Check out their testimonials:
Actions are implemented throughout the month of March to raise awareness of this pathology of the endometrium.
This Sunday marks the end of the 19th European Endometriosis Prevention and Information Week.