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Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Foundation (EAF) has taken women’s reproductive health awareness to Epe community in Ondo East Local Government, Ondo State.
Led by its founder, Olabimpe Fapohunda, the foundation’s outreach on Friday, July 31, focused on breaking the silence surrounding endometriosis and adenomyosis and encouraging women and girls to seek medical help when they experience severe or persistent menstrual symptoms.
EAF said poor understanding of the conditions remains a major challenge in many communities, often leaving affected women to endure years of pain before receiving appropriate medical attention.
The outreach commenced with a field survey targeting women and adolescent girls to determine their existing knowledge of endometriosis. The findings are expected to inform the foundation’s future advocacy and healthcare interventions.
The team subsequently visited the traditional council before holding an interactive awareness programme at Enuowa, the King’s Palace, where participants received practical information on the symptoms of endometriosis and adenomyosis.
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Health facilitators particularly warned against treating severe menstrual pain as an unavoidable part of being a woman, urging participants to seek professional medical evaluation when symptoms persist or interfere with daily activities.
EAF complemented the educational programme with the distribution of awareness materials and menstrual hygiene products.
The Yangede of Epe, Oba Oyebade Isaac Akinkuade Adenusi III, welcomed the urged his subjects to pass the information on to other residents within the council area and encouraged early hospital intervention for women experiencing concerning symptoms.
Participants, particularly women and young people, described the programme as enlightening, saying it helped challenge misconceptions they had previously held about menstrual pain and reproductive health.
EAF said it would continue taking the campaign to communities across Nigeria, particularly areas where access to reliable health information remains limited.
The foundation maintained that increased awareness, early diagnosis and appropriate healthcare support are crucial to reducing the burden of endometriosis and adenomyosis among Nigerian women and g
