Doctors Told Women to Get Pregnant for Pain Relief | Auckland News

A shocking new survey reveals that a third of women with endometriosis were told by doctors to get pregnant to ease their pain — a dangerous and inappropriate suggestion. Research from Endometriosis New Zealand and the University of Canterbury also confirms the crushing reality: it takes an average of ten years to get diagnosed, sometimes stretching to eleven. Tanya Cooke, CEO of Endometriosis New Zealand, calls this outdated advice unacceptable, stressing pregnancy isn’t a treatment and is a deeply personal choice. While it may offer temporary relief for half of patients, it doesn’t treat the disease and can increase childbirth risks. The takeaway? Healthcare providers urgently need better training to end the long wait for diagnosis and stop harmful myths from guiding care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04a44e33ce82b02b