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Living with - Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a long-term condition. It can be a difficult condition to deal with physically and emotionally.

It is important that you talk to your GP and get help for your symptoms.

To help manage symptoms, focus on:

If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis you may need:

  • advice on ways to manage your symptoms, such as long-term pain
  • a referral to a fertility specialist
  • mental health support if you have low mood, depression or anxiety
  • to tell your school, college or workplace

It may help to talk to your family and friends. You can also contact a support group for information and advice.

Endometriosis Association of Ireland - endometriosis.ie


Content supplied by the NHS and adapted for Ireland by the HSE

Page last reviewed: 20/04/2026
Next review due: 20/04/2029

This project has received funding from the Government of Ireland’s Sláintecare Integration Fund 2019 under Grant Agreement Number 123.