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
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
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
What Sex Life?When my husband and I first started dating 10yrs ago, we had 6 months before my health took a dive. During that...reactions5comments
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
5 Things That Make Endometriosis So UniqueI remember feeling so incredibly relieved when I received my diagnosis of endometriosis. Naively, I thought: "it's over". I knew going into...reactions1comment
The Long Road to Stage 4 EndoLike many others here, my story begins with painful periods. One of my clearest early menstruation memories is walking between classes in...reactions2comments
Naming Ceremony for MiscarriagesIn 2007, I ended up having two miscarriages, both times I did not know I was pregnant. This was devastating for me...reactions2comments
Unheard JourneyAn endometriosis journey can be described as trailing down a long dark road without any maps, tools, or light to help guide...reactions2comments
More surgeriesHey everyone. My name is Megan! I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis this year after having surgery. They stated my endometriosis completely...reactions2comments
No, That is NOT Just a Normal Part of Being a WomanEver since I was 12 and started my period, I knew my lady parts never worked correctly. My periods were painful and...reactions2comments
DetouredI had this dream of being a Rockette someday. I danced for 12 years, struggled through the pain, pushed myself through the...reactions1comment
I Thought This Was NormalI had always thought that my periods were normal. They were regular, I didn't think they were heavy, and everyone said that...reactions1comment
This Pain Isn’t NormalI remember one February seven years ago I had the worst period I’d ever had in my life. This was after two...reactions1comment
My Story... Is It Endometriosis?Ok so I got my first period really young. I remember it was right before Christmas and my mom was so upset...reactions2comments
Survival is ImperativeDuring my only successful pregnancy, my uterus was fused to my bladder with endometriosis adhesions. It caused me to experience two placental...reactions3comments