The motion for a resolution defended by "rebellious" Clémentine Autain invites the government to initiate a reflection "to mark in stone" ALD endometriosis.

This should allow 100% coverage by Health Insurance.

The adoption of the text, which is not binding, by the 111 deputies present was greeted by standing applause from the entire hemicycle.

"We can create a floor of rights for women victims", said the deputy for Seine-Saint-Denis with a particular thought for "poorly paid women, for the precarious, for the poorest of them", for which the disease is "even more difficult to live".

This would be "a giant leap for millions of women", she added, with a "ratchet effect" which would make it possible to standardize the management of this disease, which was discovered in 1860.

This disease, about which knowledge remains incomplete, is linked to the presence of cells of uterine origin outside the uterus, which react to hormones during menstrual cycles.

Sometimes asymptomatic, it can also be manifested by heavy periods and severe pain.

The announcement on Tuesday by the Head of State, who launched a national strategy to fight endometriosis better known, diagnosed and taken care of, formed the backdrop for the discussion.

If the LR Stéphane Viry, author of a bill on the subject, denounced "a political calculation" on the part of Emmanuel Macron, Ms. Autain did not wish to "argue", however regretting the absence of a timetable or specific budget.

“Communication will not be enough,” she warned.

For Lise Magnier (Agir), the motion for a resolution "provides an additional and necessary response" to the strategy of the Head of State.

The Minister of Health Olivier Véran defended himself from making it "an ideological question", but wondered about the modalities of unambiguous support while there are three major classifications of ALDs which exempt from fees , with varying treatment protocols.

"Should 10% of women be classified in ALD 30? I have no conclusion," said the minister who said he was confident in the "method proposed by the President of the Republic: (...) the appropriation of the disease returns to those who suffer and who care ".

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