7. Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Women’s Health

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:51 pm on 5 July 2022.

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Photo of Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Baroness Mair Eluned Morgan Labour 5:51, 5 July 2022

Thanks very much. And, Jenny, I'd like to support you in terms of your position on women's right to choose. I'm absolutely despairing in terms of what's happening in the United States, and I think it's been a very sad step backwards for women and, indeed, men in that country.

In terms of endometriosis, you'll be aware that we have now in every health board an endometriosis nurse. I've met them on a few occasions. Their enthusiasm is, I know, very catching. I know that they're doing a great job, and they're training people, I know, because—I declare an interest—my husband was on a course, as a GP, the other day with one of these people, learning about endometriosis. What I recognise is that, when it comes to secondary and tertiary care, there's a lot more work to be done and, of course, we are going to have to look at what more we can do in that space in terms of recruiting surgeons who are able to help with this very, very difficult condition that people live with.