Have you ever felt uncomfortable, nervous, or even downright terrified to tell your boss about your endometriosis? Have you ever felt nauseated at the thought of calling in sick again or asking for time off to have surgery? You’re not alone.
Chronic illness can impact workplace performance, the ability to sustain full-time work, relationships with employers or other employees, and lead to lost productivity. It’s important that you have the support you need to do your job effectively and in a way that facilitates the positive management of your symptoms. Conversations in the workplace about endometriosis can be difficult, but armed with the right information, expectations, and awareness of your rights, you can make the conversation easier.
Our Viewpoint
Endometriosis is a complex disease that requires a team approach for best-in-class care. We recommend communicating with your employer to help them understand the typical symptoms, treatment requirements, and employee needs when confronted with the symptoms and sequelae of endometriosis. We recommend and can help with early discussions about the care pathway required to get you better. The Endometriosis Treatment Center of America can provide you with the documentation required for an employer’s human resources coordinator to better understand our patients’ needs throughout their journey towards significant improvement in the disease.
Relevance
Endometriosis is a complex problem for women that requires multimodal treatments, which will require time off work for testing and treatment. Communication with employers, accompanied by documentation, is imperative for maintaining their compliance with best-in-class care pathways.
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