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Before and After Diagnosis

Life before and after an endometriosis diagnosis can look dramatically different sometimes. Isabelle's illustration highlights the differences that many face and how an endometriosis diagnosis can change everything.

Two women stand next to eachother, one is reserved and quiet, the other is energetic
A woman cries thinking no one will understand why she has not spent time with her friends due to her cramps.
A woman looks longingly at a bag of spicy chips wishing she could still eat them.
A woman sits with a coffee cup upset about her symptoms.
A woman on a yoga mat stretching with a kettlebell.
A woman on the phone setting boundaries.
A woman with headphones gives a peace sign.

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