{"id":89614,"date":"2025-03-27T15:57:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T15:57:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=89614"},"modified":"2025-09-08T11:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:46:34","slug":"the-women-march-through-cardiff-to-make-their-pain-heard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/sport-health\/the-women-march-through-cardiff-to-make-their-pain-heard","title":{"rendered":"The\u00a0women march through Cardiff to make their pain heard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This week marks the end of Endometriosis Action Month. InterCardiff talks to some women who suffer from this disease to learn about their experience.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"559\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-770x430.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-293x164.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-770x430.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/\u5c4f\u5e55\u622a\u56fe-2025-03-29-213406-293x164.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The afternoon of March 23 this year is Cardiff\u2019s 10th EndoMarch, which aims to raise awareness and understanding of endometriosis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As Alex rolled over in bed, a sudden pain caused her to curl into a tight ball under the duvet. Daylight was streaming through the curtains, and it was time for her to get up for work, but the pain wouldn\u2019t let her. She had to call in sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex has been struggling with endometriosis for many years, and has striven to make people who don\u2019t understand the condition aware of the pain endured by patients. On Sunday, she and others came together to march through Cardiff\u2019s city center. \u201cWe are one in ten! We need a diagnosis now!\u201dEveryone shouted in unison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex Hazlehurst, 40, one of the organizers of the march, said: \u201cIt took twelve years for me to get a diagnosis. I&#8217;ve had to fight to get access to treatment ever since. Our most common difficulty seems to be getting doctors to take them seriously. The average wait for a diagnosis in Wales is ten years, and that&#8217;s just not acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March is Endometriosis Action Month in the UK, and this year&#8217;s theme is \u201cEndometriosis Explained.\u201d &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endomarchnews.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Worldwide EndoMarch<\/a>, the organizer of this march collaborated with <a href=\"https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/\">Fair Treatment for Women Wales\uff08FTWW)<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Women in Cardiff who suffer from the disease have also taken to the streets to shout their inner thoughts in a commitment to raise awareness of endometriosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex has had 11 operations in 15 years, which have severely affected her work. She had a hysterectomy at the age of 38, and the physical toll of such a treatment regimen on a woman is undoubtedly enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience is echoed by many.&nbsp;Donna Baldwin, a march participant, 42, recalled the years of being overlooked by doctors.&nbsp;\u201cI started having symptoms when I was around eleven. I went back and forth to doctors, but I was ignored and told it was all in my head or that it was normal. It actually took me 23 years to get diagnosed. I finally got referred to an endometriosis team when I was having fertility issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253140394207601-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donna Baldwin hopes to get better acknowledgement of the disease and more research into alternative treatments. She thinks a lot of GP practices have outdated or incorrect information and need to be better informed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to  Alex, she had a hysterectomy about a year ago. The long wait for a diagnosis changed her entire life: \u201cI can\u2019t function as a person anymore. I used to be an actor, but I can\u2019t tour or do shows anymore. I don\u2019t know how I\u2019ll be able to hold down a full-time job again. I struggle to visit family who live about three hours away.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donna also mentioned the pain of not being understood: \u201cPeople say, \u2018Oh, you\u2019ve had surgery, you\u2019ve had a diagnosis, you should be okay now.\u2019 But this isn\u2019t a condition that can just be fixed or treated. When you meet someone living with chronic pain, they might seem okay. Right now, I\u2019m talking to you,  I\u2019m not wincing or crying, but my body is in pain from head to toe. We\u2019re very good at masking it. It would be nice if people would accept that this is actually a disability and show  more care and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Endometriosis impacts one in ten women in the UK. It is far more than just a painful period. In severe cases, the condition can lead to organ damage, fertility issues, and long-term complications. Yet, many sufferers are dismissed, prescribed painkillers, or advised to undergo invasive surgeries without fully understanding their options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Image_2253047004207596-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zoe Hughes is a tattooist from Swansea. She has been suffering from endometriosis since 15. She believes pain management is a big issue, and the government needs to invest in educating GPs so that women can get diagnosed earlier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Participant Zoe Hughes said the only reason she got diagnosed was because she paid to go private: \u201cMost of the doctors I saw were male, I was told it was normal, that periods are supposed to hurt. There\u2019s a lack of medical professionals who have proper knowledge about endometriosis. Even the good doctors  have given me incorrect information. The only real support I\u2019ve found is from other people who have the condition and share their experiences.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The struggle doesn&#8217;t end with a diagnosis. There is still a lot of support needed for women with the disease. Donna said: \u201cOnce you\u2019re diagnosed, you\u2019re then thrown into another battle with the system to get referrals for things like physiotherapy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEven when you do get the referrals, you might end up with someone who doesn\u2019t understand endometriosis and can\u2019t provide the right treatment. I don\u2019t want to just rely on painkillers and medication. I want to explore as many alternative treatment options as possible, but getting those referrals is nearly impossible. The waiting lists are unbelievably long.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-770x434.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2025\/03\/Endometriosis-Nurses-CNO-Minister-1024x682-1-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Specialist endometriosis nurses have been appointed across Wales in a drive to improve services and ensure a consistent level of support for women with the chronic condition. Image credit: Welsh Government<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/health\/endometriosis-treatment-diagnosis-wales-specialists-21457985\">There are currently only two endometriosis specialists in Wales, and the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is the only specialist centre. <\/a> In March 2022, the Welsh Government appointed dedicated endometriosis nurses to every health board in Walesin order to improve the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex said there is still room for further effort: \u201cThere needs to be far more awareness, and we need to get endometriosis recognized as a whole-body disease, not just a gynecological disease. Endometriosis has been found in every organ of the body. We need to train more specialists from different disciplines in medicine. That way, women will have better access to treatment. 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