As much as we love facts and studies, it is the patient experience that drives us to advocate for those with endometriosis. Endometriosis can affect each of us in individual and specific ways in our lives. Sometimes knowing others have a shared experience and know what we’re going through can help. Here you will find stories that others have chosen to share. It might range from experience from a husband’s perspective to being a parent with endometriosis to how endometriosis has affected others’ quality of life.
Endometriosis is characterized by the presence of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrial-like) located outside the uterus. These fragments are different structurally,...
What are the symptoms of endometriosis? Symptoms vary and some individuals have only infertility Severe pain during menstruation (see “Pain“) Pelvic or abdominal pain...
How is endometriosis diagnosed? Although your provider may suspect endometriosis, surgery is required to confirm diagnosis. The gold standard for diagnosis is a biopsy...
Chronic Pelvic Pain May Be More Than Endometriosis Alone If you have chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis is likely- endometriosis is diagnosed in up to...
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