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
At Wits EndI was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2000 after a laparoscopic procedure. I didn’t know what was going on except my periods were horrible and the back and pelvic pain were... By loggrhd12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
The Everyday StruggleFirst comes the fear. It’s the type of fear that is constantly running through your mind, asking yourself questions over and over again. You fear for what the next day... By taylor1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It’s *Probably* EndometriosisI’ve had a long and annoying history of reproductive health issues. I got my first period at 9, I’m now 22. I’ve always had painful and heavy periods. On some... By kate2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Endo vs. Emmanuelle‘Endometriosis.’ Usually, I have to repeat it twice, because most people have never heard about this disease. Strange, if you consider 1 out of 10 women suffer from it. (which... By emmannuelle1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments