I Thought This Was NormalI had always thought that my periods were normal. They were regular, I didn't think they were heavy, and everyone said that periods were supposed to be painful. I didn't... By Omra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
This Pain Isn’t NormalI remember one February seven years ago I had the worst period I’d ever had in my life. This was after two kids, and doing research I found out this... By jackiemcg272 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Story... Is It Endometriosis?Ok so I got my first period really young. I remember it was right before Christmas and my mom was so upset. I know periods were supposed to be uncomfortable... By Mrowkaser4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Survival is ImperativeDuring my only successful pregnancy, my uterus was fused to my bladder with endometriosis adhesions. It caused me to experience two placental abruptions, and nearly took my life, causing me... By slh111923 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Endometriosis: My Long JourneyHi, I'm Traci. Where do I begin Wow! I started hurting extremely bad and having horrible cycles that lasted for days and days when I was about 15 years old... By Traci2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Endo JourneyI started treating symptoms of my endo when I was only 17 and was diagnosed with it at 20 via a laparoscopic surgery. I dropped down to taking college classes... By Abbs.waters121 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Infertile(*Trigger Warning*) I wanted to give a trigger warning for this because I know this subject can be triggering for some. (This story discusses miscarriages and infertility.) It was Feb... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Endo PoemEvery day is the same. Every day my mind aches to focus on something else…anything else. Every day my body waits. Every day my body waits for the pain to... By emily19881 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Journey So FarMy name is Grace and I am 20 years old. I began researching endometriosis when it was to the point that fatigue, pain, and periods were taking over my life... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Misogyny is PervasiveWhen I think back to when I was a thirteen year old girl who experienced intense physical pain from an unknown source, I feel angry. While in Junior High, I... By Leah Grace OBrien1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finally Going to Be OverI was semi-diagnosed with endometriosis at age 14 when I started my period. We were positive that I had it because my mother and grandmother both did. I was sent... By schy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Endo-what-o?Back in 2007 when I saw my GYN for the very first time, after she listened to all my symptoms, she said "I am pretty positive you have Endometriosis. I... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I am 1 in 10I am 1 in 10 women who live with this debilitating disease. I am 1 of the more than 200 million women globally who live with this debilitating disease. I... By Ray Li1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Undiagnosed and ConcernedI’m 22 years old and have always suffered from debilitating cramps during my period. My family and doctors always said it was normal so I believed them. Around 16 I... By agiananntonio1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Wisdom Teeth PulledI had all four wisdom teeth pulled two days ago. I’ve been trying to find any other women who have painful periods to see how they would compare the pain... By EndoAdenoFibroidCystRidden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Me and EndometriosisMe and Endometriosis Hello, everyone. My name is Jazmin. I’ve had painful cramps ever since I got my first period, at age 10 or 11. I inherited this disease from... By endo-warrior20204 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
DepressedI had outrageous pain in my back, plus my years of endo pain. I had surgery in 2012 and the gyno removed endo hitting a nerve near my spine. I... By dread1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The NHS Need To Take Endometriosis SeriouslyToday has been a difficult day for me. It seems I am having more bad days than good now and once again I have to deal with the chronic symptoms... By Marianne244 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Endometriosis Journey- How differentiating health problems makes a huge differenceWhen I think back to when I had some of my early menstruation cycles, I think of large heavy duty pads, killer cramps, worrying about leaking out of pads/tampons, and... By marissaknoot5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Help?Hello! I am so new to all of this... and I have hit a wall recently and don’t know where to turn. I have come across this forum and thought... By pgmx3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments