Lose of HopeHello, I am 44 years old and I was diagnosed with endometriosis over 23 years ago. I have two beautiful children and...reactions4comments
I'm The Rare Occasion of EndoI pretty much going to make this short. I have it all throughout my body. My liver, kidneys, bladder, bowels, lungs, muscles, ...reactionscomments
Endometriosis at 17My name is Cassie. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis at 17. I am now 22 it’s hasn’t gotten easier. My...reactions3comments
My StoryWhen I got my first period, I started my pain journey at ten years old, 9/11/2011. At that very moment, the searing...reactions1comment
Younger Ages and EndometriosisI was first diagnosed with endometriosis at 19 years old, despite having had symptoms for many years beforehand. Managing a chronic illness...reactionscomments
The Only Chronically Ill One in the FamilyI struggle with my diagnosis, not because it’s the answer that I finally wanted but because everyone else in my family can...reactions4comments
A Long Journey of HopeThe impact that endometriosis has had on my life is so much bigger than I would have ever imagined. I first started...reactionscomments
It's Been RoughAt the ripe young age of 12, I started my cycle. It wasn't long before I started having complications. My cycles became...reactionscomments
The Unknown PainWhen I was 13 I started hormonal treatment (birth control) for painful periods. They were so bad I would miss school. One...reactions1comment
Life With EndometriosisWell, I'd like to tell you, I was 17 years old and was diagnosed with endometriosis. I had my 1st surgery. The...reactionscomments
Life With EndometriosisEndometriosis has had a devastating impact on my life since I started my period at eleven years old. It has put undue...reactions3comments
It's Not Just a Bad PeriodStarting from when I was just a young girl, I always had bad periods. I was put on birth control at 14...reactions4comments
I Got LuckyMy female pediatrician wrote off my chronic lower abdominal pain as muscular or "in my head", and I walked around from ages...reactionscomments
Previously Little Known EnemySo to start off, I want to make clear that I have not personally been diagnosed with endometriosis. I have many of...reactionscomments
Painful Periods....So What?I can fully remember my first period. I was 10 years old on a plane coming home from my grandfather's funeral. The...reactions1comment
New To The CommunityI was diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis in 2020. I have had painful periods and bowel problems since I was 12 years...reactions5comments
Be a VOICE Not an EchoPart 2: I finally saw my third OBGYN. My old one I had to leave because he was not listening to me...reactions2comments
Interdisciplinary Chronic Pelvic Pain ProgramI live in B.C, Canada and was accepted into the Interdisciplinary Chronic Pelvic Pain Program through the Centre for Pelvic Pain and...reactions5comments
Be a Voice NOT an EchoDisclaimer: This story briefly mentions sexual assault by a partner. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual...reactions1comment
Still Alive to Try to SmileI was found on the floor 2 weeks ago by my boyfriend after he got off work. He didn't know how long...reactions2comments
