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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
My Endo StoryI am 25. I have stage 4 Endometriosis. It took me around a decade to finally be diagnosed. I had an emergency...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
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.”...reactions3comments
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...reactions6comments
Magical Yeticorn StatusFor 2 decades, I suffered from indescribable pain, which was left undiagnosed in the military due to lack of “belief” in my...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Marie's JourneyI have never had an easy period as if they were meant to be in the first place. I started a few...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
Ally’s JourneyHey guys!! My name is Ally and I was diagnosed with Endo when I was a senior in high school almost six...reactions2comments
Rough YearI'm 20 years old and had my first surgery almost 6 years ago due to a cyst on my fallopian tube. My...reactions8comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
