Endometriosis in Jersey and the Channel Islands is still misunderstood. Discover how Lyphe Clinic Jersey and specialists Dr Sheila Richards and Dr Leonard Mirvis are helping women find relief and real answers.
A Hidden Health Crisis in the Channel Islands
A growing outcry in Jersey is shedding light on a long-neglected issue, endometriosis and the widespread dismissal of women’s pelvic pain.
According to a recent article by the Jersey Evening Post, Kate Fry, founder of Endometriosis Jersey, is urging the States of Jersey Government for urgent action to overhaul how women’s pain is treated.
She says too many women on the Island “are still being dismissed,” often waiting years for diagnosis and specialist treatment.
“If severe period symptoms are still not being taken seriously… women are being left in pain and without answers.” Kate Fry
Fry’s comments echo the experiences of many women across Jersey and the Channel Islands who are living with chronic pelvic pain, often for years, without diagnosis or relief.
This Isn’t Just a Jersey Problem, It’s a National One
Fry’s appeal comes on the heels of a UK parliamentary inquiry published in late 2024 found that “medical misogyny” is contributing to widespread neglect condemning thousands of women to needless suffering due to systemic failings in gynaecological care.
It called for:
- Greater funding for women’s health hubs
- Shorter wait times for specialists
- Improved training for healthcare professionals
The findings mirror the situation in Jersey, where women are still waiting too long to be taken seriously or referred to a specialist.
Lyphe Clinic Jersey: Leading Women’s Health in the Channel Islands
At Lyphe Clinic Jersey, we are proud to offer women across the Channel Islands access to compassionate, expert care for endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain.
Our specialist team includes:
Dr Sheila Richards – a local Jersey GP, leading expert in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery and specialist in alternative therapies.
Dr Leonard Mirvis – A local GP, focused on chronic pain and women’s health integration and specialist in alternative therapies.
We’re committed to breaking the cycle of silence and dismissal by offering early diagnosis, personalised treatment, and long-term support.
What our Lyphe Clinic Patients say:
“Lyphe and medical cannabis has changed my life. I have endometriosis so suffer from chronic pain, nausea and sickness, as well as migraines around my period.”
“The cannabis stops my migraines in their tracks (seriously!) and give me a safer pain relief than NSAIDS which have given me stomach ulcers. 100% recommend!”
Trustpilot, Becca Fowles
“It’s a proper medical consultation and the only source of consultant support I have for fibromyalgia. All potential side effects are considered and reviewed, and I feel listened to, supported, and provided with the medication that best suits my individual set of symptoms and priorities in terms of managing a chronic pain condition.”
Trustpilot, Lucy
Learn more about our Women’s Health Services.
What We Offer, Right Here in Jersey
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Medical cannabis for pain management |
Modern, evidence-backed pain management |
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One to one appointments Online appointments |
In-person care from our expert team Availability across the Channel Islands |
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Fast delivery to your door |
No prescription collection necessary |
All our services are available locally in St. Helier, with options for patients referred through GPs or self-referrals.
Changing the Conversation and the Care in Jersey
Lyphe Clinic Jersey is in support of Kate Fry’s appeal to Jersey and echoes her recommendations for:
- Better GP training across Jersey’s primary care
- Faster referral pathways to women’s health specialists
- Government investment in diagnostic and surgical capacity on-Island
But action doesn’t have to wait.
At Lyphe Clinic Jersey, we’re already putting these ideas into practice, providing patients who have tried traditional medicines without success or can’t live with the severe side effects they can bring and offering kinder, more natural treatments to Island women.
If You Live in the Channel Islands and Are in Pain, You are Not Alone
If you or someone you love is suffering from painful periods, chronic pelvic pain, or suspects endometriosis, don’t wait.
Lyphe Clinic Jersey treat patients across the Channel Islands in Jersey as well as Guernsey and the Isle of Man, our clinic is here for you.
Book a confidential consultation
- Conveniently located in St. Helier
- Call our team at 020 4538 3981
- No referral needed for private appointments
Let our expert team, including Dr Sheila Richards and Dr Leonard Mirvis, help you get answers and relief.
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The content provided on this blog is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. We strongly advise readers to seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns.
To reflect its medicinal nature rather than recreational use, we prefer the term ‘medical cannabis’ over terms such as ‘marijuana’, “grass”. or ‘dope’ which may carry negative connotations.
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