Oh BoySo: 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... By emilylandry1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Endo TroublesI 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... By starchylizard1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Endo StoryI 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... By Murraymint1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My StoryHi, 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... By vlapduck231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Struggle is RealI 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... By mbrjlsm1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
DefeatedMy 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... By DLynC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Tale of EndoMy 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... By Kelley872 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Keep Finding the RIGHT Specialist That Takes You SeriousHere 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... By ghlanziotti3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
At Such a Young AgeIn 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... By Zaraeann063 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Finally Diagnosed2019… 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... By oliviaj281 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When It All ChangedI 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... By rbhatia171 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ciocia46Started 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... By Ciocia461 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
TlasherHad 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... By Tlasher1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I Didn’t KnowMy 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... By Angelina1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I a Hypochondriac?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... By laurengibson09225 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Endo JourneyI 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... By Samantha312101 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My StoryI 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... By Janine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lose of HopeHello, 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... By itty-bitty773 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fragile to UnbreakableI 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... By Ghostface11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Endo BattleI 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... By CasKy231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments