For patients
Endometriosis results in severe pelvic pain and reduced fertility for millions of women worldwide. Our research in the Oxford Endometriosis CaRe Centre seeks to identify what causes this disease to help improve our understanding of its different forms and to help inform novel drug and non-invasive biomarker discovery programmes.
How do I get referred?
Women with suspected endometriosis can be referred to the Endometriosis Clinic at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are a tertiary referral centre for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. We are also a fully accredited Endometriosis Centre by the British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) with particular expertise in severe cases.
This service is led by Christian Becker. A weekly specialised Endometriosis Clinic runs every Monday afternoon in the outpatient area on Level 1 of the Women’s Centre of the John Radcliffe Hospital. Prior to each clinic, referral letters, outstanding results and patient histories are discussed in a endometriosis team meeting including pain specialist, gynaecologists and nurses.
GPs can refer women via the NHS e-Referral Service or via fax or telephone.
Are there Studies I can Be Involved In?
We regularly conduct clinical studies aimed at deepening our understanding of endometriosis, with a focus on developing non-surgical diagnostic methods and discovering more effective treatments. Several of our studies are currently open and actively recruiting participants.
Patient Organisations & Useful Links
There are a number of pain- and endometriosis-related patient organisations that are available to offer information, guidance and support.
Endometriosis UK offers a number of support groups through the UK and online. Support groups offer valuable support and information. Find out more about support groups and see upcoming support group meetings.
Endometriosis UK runs a helpline to provide support and advice: 0808 808 2227. Find out more about the helpline and the opening hours by clicking here.
An online community is available with thousands of members sharing their experience of endometriosis on forums. Find out more about the online community.
If you're in distress, you can call the Samaritans' 24 hour emotional support line in full confidence: 116 123.
Below is a selection of other organisations and useful links:
Our other patient pages
What is Endometriosis?
Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women around the globe, causing many to suffer a life of pain and debilitation and sometimes infertility.
What are Fibroids?
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). Many women are unaware they have fibroids because they don't have any symptoms.
Treatment options
If you are suffering from endometriosis-associated symptoms then you probably should be treated. Treatment approaches ought to be tailored to your specific situation. Treatment breaks down into medical treatment and surgical treatment.
How you can help
To help maximise the impact of the endometriosis research, we rely on the generous support of donors like you.
Your contribution is vital in advancing this research and driving meaningful discoveries.
