Lipoedema UK is the national patient charitable organisation raising awareness of Lipoedema, advocating better treatment and funding research for this much misunderstood yet common genetic condition affecting women post-puberty. Frequently mis-diagnosed as obesity and therefore wrongly treated - usually to the detriment of the sufferer - the main symptom is excess fat on the legs, hips and frequently the upper arms. The condition worsens with the impact of hormonal changes such as pregnany, use of hormonal contraceptives, menopause, etc.