Stories

So: I first got my period at 10. I didn’t notice anything until I was almost 12. The pain I got when I first noticed was horrible; horrible to the...

I was diagnosed with Endo when I was 19. In and out of the Gyno trying to figure out why it hurt to move. It started out first just when...

I managed to convince myself for years that my pain was normal, just slightly bad periods - but all girls get them. All of a sudden I was getting UTIs...

Hi, I am 43 years old and have had heavy, painful periods for 25 years. My periods last 7 days and are extremely painful. I dont take the pill or...

I have always had heavy periods since I was 12 years old. I was aware that I could have endometriosis since my Mom had it really bad and my Aunt...

My endo story probably started way earlier than I even realized. I started my period at 10 years old and the pain and heaviness started not long after. I’ve always...

My pain began at the age of around 14, my story is the same as many others, was given various misdiagnoses and made to feel like I was making it...

Here comes a long and painful personal report of my latest 9 months and my disappointing experience with MANY physicians. I find it extremely important to share this story with...

In 1998 at the age of 18 I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis. This was after years of going through excruciating pain. In and out of hospital and Dr's appointments...

2019… was a rough year for many reasons but it was the first time my pain was acknowledged by my new doctor. She didn’t like that no one was concerned...

I have always been a slightly smaller than average young woman, and have always dealt with heavier and more painful periods. I have always dealt with them; I bought the...

Started menses right after 12 years of age. Never missed a period. Bled from 7 to 12 days every month. Emergency surgery at 23 removed one ovary and numerous cysts...

Had painful periods all my life. Had problems getting pregnant and bleeding throughout 3 pregnancies - 2 children later. After the second child I would not quit bleeding or in...

My oldest started her period young. She wanted to get it very badly. Started out fine but as she got older, her pain increased. Her pediatrician sent us to a...

Throughout my life, most of my discomfort and pain could easily be explained away. Teething turns into growing pains, growing pains get tangled with surges of hormones, which are eventually...

I was 22 when I was actually diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis. I had large endometriomas deep into my bowels and ovaries. I had an exploratory laparoscopic which confirmed deep...

I have had period pains so bad that I would cry. It took one of my mom's friends to tell her that I looked pregnant that the doctor found that...

Hello, I am 44 years old and I was diagnosed with endometriosis over 23 years ago. I have two beautiful children and here is my story. In 1995 I had...

I have suffered from major pain with my period for as long as I can remember every time I would talk to my doctor about it she brushed it off...

I knew I had endometriosis years before I was even diagnosed. Years of menstrual pain, doctor visits to be told it's just dysmenorrhea and only birth control will help my...