Urogynaecology is a subspecialty of gynaecology that evaluates and treats conditions of the female pelvic organs, supporting muscles and tissues as related to urinary function. Taking part in the study will involve being interviewed about your experiences of having urogynaecological conditions,such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, bladder problems, and urinary tract infection or cystitis. Continue Reading
Navigating reproductive health issues as a lesbian couple
By Kiran Chalke and Hayle Davies As a lesbian couple with a whole list of reproductive health issues, including endometriosis, PCOS and Fibroids, we have faced a lot of barriers to accessing appropriate gynaecological care. This includes having to constantly prove that our health issues are severe enough to warrant treatment and having to always Continue Reading
Let Cysters Discover- Changing Narrative
I am Nirali Jain, I am currently pursuing my M.A in Service Design from the University of Arts, London. As part of my thesis project, I am working on a project to explore how we can better support women suffering from PCOS with better services and knowledge to empower them to take charge of their own body and health. My Continue Reading
Transgender Men’s Experience of Living with Endometriosis – Study
– Cheryl Eder One in ten people have endometriosis, a disease that is painful and chronic having a destructive effect on daily life for those who live with this disease. I am one in ten. I started researching endometriosis as part of my endometriosis diagnosis and my wanting to know more about how to live Continue Reading
Ever wondered why your healthcare provider presses on your belly during your physical examination?
Dr Sneha Battin Your abdomen is home to a lot of vital organs: the stomach, the intestines, the colon, liver, spleen, gallbladder, pancreas, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, kidneys, uterus, bladder, and many blood vessels. Clinicians are trained to examine your body with their hands to find the cause of your distress. In women, pressing down Continue Reading
My Life with Vaginismus
By Lorna Meehan My Hypnotherapist explained it to me like this: When your body says ‘no’ and you ignore it (and don’t beat yourself up about that, life confuses you sometimes), it starts making decisions for you, to protect you from that which it perceives to be threatening. It is hard wired for survival. It’s Continue Reading
I fought for my womb
By – Sunita Thind As far back as I can recall, I have always known I wanted to become a mum. I’ve always had a maternal instinct and longed to have a child to share experiences with, to shower with love, and to help them succeed in the world at 38-year-old, living in Derby with my husband, Continue Reading
100 Chronic Illness Advocates – The Power List
In light of recent events and in response to existing in a majority-led space, Cysters has decided to create and publish a POWER LIST of chronically ill people of colour. We decided to feature race specifically, as brown and black advocates are rarely given the same levels of representation, inclusion or care as their white Continue Reading