I was first diagnosed with endometriosis in 2020 and it has had a big impact on my life; I've gone to countless doctors appointments, had many tests, had surgery, and been hospitalised for long periods of time.

Those who know me know that I am very passionate about research and not big on receiving birthday gifts, so with my birthday coming up soon I've decided to ask for donations to the ENDO1000 study instead.

I joined the ENDO1000 study in January this year and have contributed data and samples to this research. I'm extremely thankful for the team of scientists and clinicians who are running this study because this is a debilitating chronic condition and sadly endometriosis is still under-researched.

Please join me in helping fund this much needed large-scale endometriosis project - any amount is greatly appreciated!

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Endometriosis can have a destructive impact on quality of life, participation in daily and social activities, physical and sexual functioning, relationships, educational and work productivity, mental health, and well-being.

It causes serious and debilitating symptoms, such as chronic pelvic pain, pain with menstruation, and pain during sex, urination and bowel movements.

Many endometriosis sufferers also have trouble getting pregnant and suffer from fatigue.

It is estimated that at least 190 million women may have endometriosis worldwide, but this is probably an underestimate.

Although some cases can be diagnosed with imaging, there are currently no reliable blood tests for endometriosis and many people have to wait for surgery to look inside the pelvis to make the diagnosis.

The aim of the ENDO1000 project is to accelerate discovery and advance data-driven research into endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, paving the way for a brighter future for women affected by endometriosis.