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Evelyn Scott

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Author and Disability & Women’s Health Advocate (Rep’d by Orli at DHA @davidhighambooks) A Bloody Scandal - ‘an explosive investigation into gynaecological neglect’ - to be published by 4th Estate/HarperCollins in August 2026 ♿️ 🏳️‍🌈

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hi there! My name is Evelyn Scott, and this is my Bluesky. I am an author and academic based in Surrey, UK, and I am extremely passionate about women's health. I have severe endometriosis, and am on a mission to make endometriosis care more acceptable and less traumatic for women all over the world.

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · 1d

Is it me, or do these mushrooms look like they’ve come straight out of a Disney movie?

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · 3d

@zenakamash.bsky.social thank you so much for reposting! Your support means the world ❤️

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · 3d

It was an absolute honour to sit on a panel at the Royal Society of Medicine on Friday. Thank you to the Menstrual Health Project for putting on such an incredible event. I was honoured to share space with so many incredible women and experts. We must keep talking, and raising awareness.
#endo

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · 20d

It’s cold and flu season again, and I am currently drowning in my own snot.

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Sep 4

Absolutely delighted to be on Dr Louise Newson’s podcast today, discussing endometriosis, testosterone, patient care and my book, A Bloody Scandal :)

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 28

To Exist As I Am, by Grace Spence Green
‘It wasn’t a car crash, but there was a collision. He fell from the third floor. The life I had mapped out changed in that moment. The previous day, I had been treating patients. The next, I became one.’
Absolutely adored it. Raw, emotional and full of hope.

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 28

Stormy skies!

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 26

Is it pumpkin spice season yet?
I hope so!

a person with a pumpkin on their head is holding a cup of coffee .

ALT: a person with a pumpkin on their head is holding a cup of coffee .

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hello!

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 25

www.stylist.co.uk/health/women...

“I thought a hysterectomy would give me the endometriosis relief I craved – but then it came back”

“I recognised the symptoms for what they were, and it was devastating.”

www.stylist.co.uk

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 22

Mornings spent with my darling boy ❤️ I don’t get to ride very often these days, because chronic pain dominates much of my life, but he doesn’t mind.
#horses
#endometriosis

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 20

Currently working on an article for one of my favourite magazines. These are the sorts of commissions that I used to dream about ✨

#writer
#writing

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 16

Which she doesn’t know how to sleep in properly haha!

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 15

She sleeps with a little smile on her face ❤️ 🐺

#dogs
#rescuedogs
@rspcaoffficial.bsky.social

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 12

And despite being on LOTS of new medication today, I started working on book 2. This feels like a victory, even when my body is working hard to ruin everything.
#disabled
#endometriosis
#writing

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 12

In other news, here are the wonderful flowers that my bestie gifted me. She is the most wonderful person in the world, and one of the reasons that I haven’t lost my mind yet.
#endometriosis

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 12

I am gutted. I had a hysterectomy in February, but was re-admitted to hospital over the weekend in crippling pain. The #endometriosis is back, and it’s on my kidneys too. I knew that a hysterectomy wasn’t a cure for endometriosis, but to gain less than 6 months relief? This disease is so so cruel.

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 10

Well I had a good run…

The #endometriosis is back, which means I’m back to square one.

Gutted.

😭
#womenshealth
#chronicpain
#chronicillness

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Aug 8

Instead of telling a disabled person what they should or shouldn’t be able to do… ask them how you could help them accomplish what they need.

Listen to their struggles. Approach the situation with compassion.

Offer genuine support.

That’s the best way to be an ally.

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✨ Soft Grit Spoonie ✨ @softgritspoonie.bsky.social · Aug 7

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but disabled/ chronically ill people would much rather be working than being in debilitating pain at home everyday.

It’s not a choice.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · Aug 9

Interesting isn't it, MPs who have well paid jobs can claim for free vehicles, travel, rent, energy, heating and much, much more.

But Disabled People who can't work and claim a fraction of that are scumbags ripping the system off.

Perhaps these MPs don't own mirrors?

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Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 9

Yesterday was a sad day. Despite my hysterectomy and bowel resection, my #endometriosis is back. It took less than 6 months for me to be debilitated by the pain again. I’m gutted, but trying to be more positive today. The puppies had a little play date which was a lovely distraction!

Evelyn Scott @evelynscott.bsky.social · Aug 8

A bloody brilliant book. I’m currently in bed, suffering from hideous endometriosis pain, and trying to adjust to post-hysterectomy life, and this book is the comfort that I needed.
#disability

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nam kiwanuka @namshine.bsky.social · Aug 4

“According to the Endometriosis Foundation of America, there was only $13 million directed toward endometriosis research in 2019, which equates to $1 per year for each patient diagnosed with the condition.”

www.teenvogue.com/story/the-ga...

Research on Women's Health Is About to Get a Major (and Necessary) Boost

Right now, just 1% of non-cancer research funding is dedicated to women's health.

www.teenvogue.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · Aug 6

I spent five years fighting for a medically necessary hysterectomy.

Endometriosis & adenomyosis left me disabled. I was forced to undergo six surgeries, various hormonal treatments and iron and blood transfusions to preserve a womb I didn't want.

Why? Because I might 'meet a man who wants kids'

What My Hysterectomy Taught Me About Bodily Autonomy and Misogyny

We are more than our wombs and more than our ability to bear children. Yet our health and lives often come second to hypothetical men

medium.com

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