Severe period pain? Vomiting? Fainting? It’s not “just one of those things.” These can be symptoms of endometriosis – a condition far more complex than many realise, and which often goes undiagnosed and unsupported, affecting 1 in 10 women.
In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Janice Rymer, consultant gynaecologist, and endometriosis nurse specialist Claudia Tye from Guy’s Hospital, London. Between them, they bring years of clinical experience and research, helping women navigate the many challenges of endometriosis.
We discuss what endometriosis is, why it happens, how it’s diagnosed, treatment options, and how it can change during perimenopause and menopause. We also share self-help strategies and advice on getting the right support. If you’ve ever struggled to understand what your body is telling you – or want to support a loved one with endometriosis – this episode is packed with insight, guidance, and reassurance.
Show Notes
Find out more about endometriosis and the difference resources available to support you, including a symptoms checker and access to specialist advice at Endometriosis UK and The Endometriosis Foundation.
Prepare for your appointment with your doctor by reading the NICE guidelines on endometriosis.
To find details of the Guy’s Hospital Advanced Endometriosis Clinic run by Professor Janice Rymer & Claudia Tye, visit the hospital website.
Biography
Professor Janice Rymer MBCHB MD FRCOG FRANZCOG FHEA
Professor Janice Rymer qualified from Auckland University and did her specialist training in New Zealand and the UK. She is Dean for Student Affairs and Professor of O&G at King’s College London, and Consultant Gynaecologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust. She is currently the Chairman of the British Menopause Society. Previously she was the National Specialty Advisor for National Health Service England for Gynaecology (2020-2023), Vice President of the RCOG (2016-2019), and Dean of Undergraduate Medicine at KCL (2010-2013).
Her areas of expertise include minimal access surgery, endometriosis, ovarian failure, female genital mutilation and medical education. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and 18 textbooks.
Claudia Tye
Claudia Tye is a Gynaecology Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. With over 25 years’ experience in women’s health, Claudia is an endometriosis nurse specialist, a British Menopause Society menopause specialist, a nurse hysteroscopist and a non-medical prescriber. She also holds post graduate qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy.
Claudia is a member of the British Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) Endometriosis nurse subcommittee (2021-present), a member of the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) women’s and reproductive health committee (2023 – present), a member of EndometriosisUk medical advisory panel (2022-present), Co-module lead for King’s College London University gynaecology for nurses post graduate course, and faculty for Evelina Education Endometriosis course for nurses and essentials of gynaecology course for nurses.
Claudia is involved in multiple study advisory panels, is regularly invited to speak on endometriosis, menopause, and gynaecology conditions, and has contributed to textbooks and journal articles on these subjects. She is passionate about raising the profile of women’s health conditions and the significant impact they can have on individuals, while striving to improve care for women nationally.
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