Support
Emotional Support
Support groups
You are not alone
Having gyno problems can be horrific on your mental health. But research shows as many as one in four women in Britain have a serious gynaecological condition (Department of Health and Social Care 2023 Survey).
There are a lot of others in a similar position to you. You are not alone in this.
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Angry Uterus Club
The angry uterus club welcomes any woman, undiagnosed or diagnosed, dealing with a reproductive health condition to their weekly 7pm meeting on a Tuesday on Zoom.
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Women's Health Hope
An independent charity in Ipswich, runs in-person support groups for any woman, undiagnosed or diagnosed, to get emotional support for what they're going through.
Sunday Sip
A women's health organisation holding periodic events to connect women navigating health conditions.
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Psychotherapy/ Counselling
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Dealing with an intimate health problem that's painful can be isolating and frightening. Psychological help should be a given as soon as possible for anyone experiencing long-term pain.
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Things to look for in a therapist:
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They understand the biology and psychology of pain and can explain it to you
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They are able to hold their space and be unshaken by your story
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They will be active in sessions and help you see how your train of thought may be unhelpful
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You trust them and feel safe in their company
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Therapy sessions can be exorbitant, with NHS wait times over 18 months. If this is so, ask the psychologist if they do low-income sessions and would consider lowering their fee. The vast majority are empathetic people and will work with you to figure out something that can work.
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Where to find a therapist:
London Pain Clinic Psychologists
BACP​
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