Endo: New Doc & Support of FriendsI’ve had constant pain and discomfort for a while and the doctors would always dismiss it as bad pms or ibs, but I never really got any further with any... By porcelainxxrose1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Endo StoryJuly 16, 2012: I had a surgery that inadvertently (and finally) put a diagnosis to years and years of debilitating symptoms, which dated back to freshman/sophomore year in high school... By aboyer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Chronic Pain and ResilienceA few weeks ago I finally received laparoscopic excision surgery to remove endometriosis. I am feeling so grateful to have had access to this surgery, as I know that with... By sarah-k-s2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Struggle For a Diagnosis & AnswersI was diagnosed with endometriosis this past year. I had no indications that this was a concern for me except for infertility. Over a year ago I found out that... By cannjackson1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
More Than 20 Years to a DiagnosisI first started experiencing painful periods, cysts and abnormally heavy bleeding at 14 years old. I went to the ER several times. I sought assistance from my OB GYN more... By jacquea1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Endo StoryI am 25. I have stage 4 Endometriosis. It took me around a decade to finally be diagnosed. I had an emergency surgery for an ovarian cyst torsion. That’s when... By mabs1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Endo StoryI have been living with endometriosis for the last 15-20 years. I have been desensitized from all sorts of painkillers due to the frequent use because of my endo pain... By harpseall1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Same S%$# Different DayI’m 33 & endo has ruined more days of my life than I can count. I had my first cyst when I was 11 years old. I lost my left... By elamj161 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hope for HealingI had painful periods from age 20 on. It was 1980’s. For years, like so many women, my symptoms were denied, minimized. In my 30’s symptoms became excruciating. I sought... By katewebb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Endometriosis Sucks16 years of pain is too many. Years filled with invalidation and dismissal. “It’s all in your head.” “Abby, you’re just sensitive.” “Everyone else has a period and they’ve learned... By abbykate111 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can endometriosis really be to blame?I was diagnosed with endometriosis in December of 2019, but have had a long history of medical problems (since ~ 2005) leading up to this diagnosis. This past year has... By clawfish6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Magical Yeticorn StatusFor 2 decades, I suffered from indescribable pain, which was left undiagnosed in the military due to lack of “belief” in my symptoms. Shortly after retiring, a urologist documented a... By navyswomom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Desperation to ValidationHi, my name is Courtney and I’m 30 years old. The last few years have been rough, to say the least. Here’s some of my medical history before I begin... By courtney896 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Marie's JourneyI have never had an easy period as if they were meant to be in the first place. I started a few weeks shy of my 13th birthday. I was... By seaturtles4152 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Endometriosis from A to Z: A Comprehensive Handbook For Friends & FamilyAs an endometriosis patient, I was/am faced with lots of problems, from finding the right medical care to find the correct information that I can share with my family and... By endogirl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ally’s JourneyHey guys!! My name is Ally and I was diagnosed with Endo when I was a senior in high school almost six years ago! My journey has not been easy... By allysonmollung2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Rough YearI'm 20 years old and had my first surgery almost 6 years ago due to a cyst on my fallopian tube. My surgeon ended up having to remove my tube... By peliconee131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Experience Going For A Laparoscopy & Being DiagnosedHi everyone. Earlier this year I was referred for a laparoscopy and the results came back positive for endometriosis. I decided to make a blog post and a YouTube video... By chloelxuise1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Growing Up With EndoI was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2018 when I was aged 17. However I had been trying to get a diagnosis since 2014. I started my periods at a very... By mhl304 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pain at Such an Early AgeMy problems with endometriosis started practically at the onset of my menses. I recall early on in my teen years having serious issues with my menstrual cycle. I had reoccurring... By cdhas-endo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments