12. Short Debate: Endometriosis and the women’s health plan in Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:29 pm on 29 March 2023.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 6:29, 29 March 2023

Diolch yn fawr iawn. This is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so let me begin this debate by thanking the many women throughout Wales who have contacted me over the last few days and weeks to tell me their personal stories of the challenges they've faced with the diagnosis and treatment for endometriosis. And my thanks also to those campaigning organisations that include people with direct lived experience, such as Endometriosis UK and FTWW, Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales, who've met us here in the Senedd and in virtual meetings, and they've provided us with further information in advance of this debate. And also organisations like the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and Plan International, who've lent their authority to the menstrual well-being campaign. And finally, my thanks to colleagues for their widespread support from across the Chamber, and especially to Jenny Rathbone, Joyce Watson, Jane Dodds and Jack Sargeant, who will be speaking, if you allow, as part of my time allocation this evening, Llywydd.