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BBC NEWS · HEALTH · October 25, 2026

I lost my job in a primary school due to endometriosis

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Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in the u.s.. Nearly half of women with the condition have lost income. A new report found 97% of women had worked while in severe pain.

The 35-year-old was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome 10 years ago. She had a bladder reconstruction and hysterectomy in may. The condition has a "devastating" impact on women's lives.

More than 6,000 women interviewed for the inquiry. 94% said employers lack a good understanding of the condition. Firms are keen to explore ways they can support women in the workplace.

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