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
I'm struggling with pain.I always knew something was wrong. I'm 24 now (no children ). Growing up I had the worst pain 3 weeks out of the month, if not the entire month... By moemood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hopeful I can eventually beat this.My name is Jordan. I remember having extreme pain during my period since I was young. 6 years of pain. No answers. 4 different doctors. Specialists. You name it. Just... By jordankozaka1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Feeling much better now...My name is Iris and I am 42 years old. I have dealt with menstrual problems of many varieties since I was 15 years old. My OBGYN alluded to the... By isimmons1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finally Getting Something DoneI was diagnosed with Endometriosis after the birth of my 3rd daughter, when she was 6 years old. No lap, surgery or anything. Just based off of symptoms. This was... By mommymc1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Always listen to your Gut.I was a newlywed. We'd only been married for 9 months when I suddenly had excruciating pain during sex. I still remember that pain. He entered me and the only... By donnabella8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
There Must Be a WayI am someone who carries much hope around with her. I work hard in my life and I believe that if you play life by it's rules, then good things... By kellyjane4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My life with endoSo I’m new to the group, my whole family (women) have all had hysterectomies before age 32 due to endometriosis. I’ve always struggled from terrible periods and a few miscarriages... By spulver1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Never thought it was endo...Endometriosis was never even in my vocabulary until a little over a year ago, even though I have dealt with painful periods for 25 years. Now multiple TVUS, MRI, CT... By devonn801 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
After 25 years in the dark, it all makes sense now.Hi my name is Kate. I'm 37 and was diagnosed with Deep infiltrating endometriosis a week ago. My story is a bit long because it took such a long time... By katp124 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Many Doctors Does It Take?When I was 15 I was "diagnosed" with endo by my GYN at the time. She diagnosed me based off the fact that my grandmother and mother also had endo... By tealeigh2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Everyday is a New Day of PainWhen I was 14-15, I struggled. Then the pain was only during my cycle and the two days before. I would vomit from the pain and refuse to get out... By stef1718031 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Done HidingHi, my name is Dani. I was 11 years old when I first got my cycle, and I always remember it being very painful. Like most of us, I too... By endoheart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Unbelievable TruthI just am happy to have a place to share my story. I started at 11 and was always irregular but in 2012, my whole life changed slowly. I was... By shyhippie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Diagnosis After AllSurprisingly, I don't remember my first period, which happened when I was twelve, as being painful. I only vaguely remember waking up with a blood stain on my underwear and... By ikelen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Life with endometriosis for one womanI am a woman and because of that, I have to deal with a menstrual cycle or period if you will. This is a perfectly normal and healthy thing for... By callie-king5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Waiting for Spring - A Story of Healing Through My Crippling DiseaseLife is lived in seasons. There are seasons of plenty, and there are seasons of want. There are seasons spent dancing with joy and seasons huddled in sorrow. I am... By k8calvin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Diagnosed at a young ageDiagnosed at a young age, and after 30 years, I finally found a happy Medium. When I was 17/18, my gynecological surgeon lamented that he couldn't do a full hysterectomy... By kimberlystelly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Stage Four: Finally had a doctor believe meI finally had a doctor believe me that I have pain every day. I started telling doctors about my symptoms when I was 16. I'm now 36. It took 20... By vtracy211 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Endometriosis Diagnosis at Young AgeMy periods were always painful and heavy. Once I hit 15 though, it got to the point that I could no longer handle it. At 16 I was diagnosed and... By abidail1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments