Don’t ignore the pain: periods and pelvic pain should not get in the way of life, warns charity as Endometriosis Action Month begins.

Endometriosis UK is urging anyone experiencing painful periods and pelvic pain which interfere with day-to-day activities to take action and contact a doctor, rather than put it off.

The call comes during Endometriosis Action Month as new data shows that 89% of women aged 16-24, and 76% of all women, would put off going to the doctor if they were experiencing painful periods which were interfering with their day-to-day activities.

For more information, please visit the Endometriosis UK website.