Caroline Dinenage

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More Than 13,500 women who participated in the BBC research revealing the devastating effects of endometriosis.

half said they had suicidal thoughts, and many said they rely on highly addictive painkillers.

Most of the also endometriosis said - in the case of a Pain period, had badly affected their education, career, and relationships.

MPs to launch an investigation into women's experiences of endometriosis according to the research.

women with the condition answered questions about how the condition influence on them. The Charity endometriosis UK has helped you to collect the answers.

The condition affects one in 10 women and as well as extremely heavy periods, can lead to debilitating Pain and sometimes infertility.

Bethany Willis, lives in Essex, was one of those who took part in the research. It started with endometriosis Symptoms at the age of only nine.

she knew what it was, because her mother and grandmother also have the condition.

Now, 19, Bethany says: "The Pain is wrapped like Barbed Wire around your inside and someone pulls it, while at the same Time an animal is its way of trying to eat through it. "

At one point she was in so much Pain that she took an overdose.

"I texted my friend and said goodbye. I was ready to end My Life And Then because of The Pain . "

she was finally diagnosed this summer after the Operation, and although still in daily Pain - you have to cope with the management.

"My mind is clearer and I have more energy, but The Years have not treated my I have a drop-out-of-veterinary-school and my dream job," she says.

Anna Turley , MP, a member of the All-party group for endometriosis, the conduct of the investigation, said: "It was not until I was hospitalized and had a diagnosis that I realized how little attention gets endometriosis, such as limited funding of the research, and how many women are incorrectly diagnosed. "

you said the data gave "millions of affected women a voice" and the APPG would be calling on the government to.

Tayla Marshall is addicted to strong opioid medication,

Tayla Marshall, 24, from Northamptonshire, is one of those who is in need of Pain relief to cope with their Symptoms .

she has been through multiple surgeries and two chemically-induced menopauses, and now she is addicted to strong opioid medication.

"I worry Every Day about my opioid-taking. I'll take 50 ml of morphine sulphate, Fentanyl patches, Naproxen and 30mg amitriptyline and although I'm not an addict in my head, my body is physically dependent on this now.

"If I went A Day without you, I would start experiencing unpleasant withdrawal Symptoms . "

Because her condition is so serious, Tayla is taking into consideration a hysterectomy, if you like the 30.

"I've been trying for Six Years , for A Family ," She Said .

"But my last relationship ended due to the effects of endometriosis. I was not able to be intimate with my partner very often, unless I dosed was on drugs.

"I'm in a position where I reduced the chances to fall pregnant naturally and carry a baby.

"I somehow managed my head around the idea, not to have children, but it breaks my heart Every Day . "

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Emma Cox, CEO of The Charity endometriosis UK, which helped gather The Women , the witness said: "It can not be stressed enough the devastating effects of this condition is clearly on the people's physical and Mental Health .

"Without investment in research, reducing diagnostic Time by sections on a shocking 7. 5 years and improve access to Pain treatment, The Women remain major barriers to access to The Right treatment at The Right Time . "

Some women choose a hysterectomy and menopause premature in a bid to stop their Symptoms .

Michelle recently underwent surgery in an attempt to stop, your Symptoms

Michelle Middleton, 42, from West Yorkshire , who recently underwent surgery for the removal of your ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and cervix.

she says it is her Last Hope : "I just want to get rid of everything," She Said .

But she added: "The danger is that I'm not better, and that there is damage and it will get worse, but you have to have hope. "

the Minister for the health of The Women , Caroline Dinenage said: "I would ask the doctors their role in the breakdown of the current stigma surrounding endometriosis, by ensuring that you stimulate NICE guidelines and employers follow The Challenge through the creation of supportive and flexible ways to support people with these conditions. "

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Source of news: bbc.com