Founder of Endometriosis Charity Claims Condition Is Not Gynaecological

The founder of the charity Endometriosis South Coast, has caused controversy by suggesting that endometriosis is not a gynaecological issue, days after the charity appointed Steph Richards, a male-born trans activist, as its chief executive. Jodie Hughes, speaking on BBC “Woman’s Hour,” challenged the characterization of endometriosis as a “gynaecological disorder,” suggesting that this label may be impeding further medical research into the condition. While both the Royal College of Nursing and Endometriosis UK refer to the condition as “the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK,” Ms. Hughes, who appeared on the programme alongside Ms. Richards, challenged this....