Endometriosis as a Professional Athlete
Charlotte Henshaw MBE, Paracanoe Paralympic Champion and Endometriosis UK ambassador shares her experience of endometriosis and navigating the disease as a professional athlete.
Charlotte Henshaw MBE, Paracanoe Paralympic Champion and Endometriosis UK ambassador shares her experience of endometriosis and navigating the disease as a professional athlete.
"Some days, I have zero mobility. Other days, I’m dancing at a party. I never know what I’ll wake up to. This uncertainty has affected every aspect of my life.
But I refuse to be silent. My journey isn’t just about pain; it’s about resilience, awareness, and demanding better for those who come after me."
"It can be stressful and alienating when friends and family believe I'm exaggerating the agony or that it's "just bad periods.""
Endometriosis UK is pleased that Bank of Ireland pledged to become an Endometriosis Friendly Employer in 2022. Rachel Hughes shares her story of life, work and endometriosis.
"When I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis, I felt a mix of relief and frustration—relief that I finally had an explanation for everything I had endured, but frustration at how long it had taken and how much I had suffered in the meantime."
"I feel like I am now able to reach my potential"
Kate shares her experience of navigating endometriosis at work and the difference that a supportive workplace can make.