Living with Endo: Charlotte’s Journey
When I was in sixth grade I got my first period. I was at a friend’s house and we were about to go swimming. I went to the bathroom to change, and I saw blood in my underwear. I called my mom and we made…
Category Archives: Endometriosis
Bring Awareness to Endometriosis: What 1 in 10 meant to me
Let me paint a picture for you: I am curled over in pain, Oreos and peanut butter within reach, sappy romantic comedy playing in the background; though the pain makes it impossible to concentrate on whatever is happening in the movie. Heating pads applied, Ibuprofen…
Introducing Madeline
Hey everybody! Madeline here. My name is Madeline and I am sixteen, going on seventeen and I am currently a high school junior. So, some fun tidbits about me: my favorite show is The Office, I am the baby of my family, and I have…
Rare is Beautiful: Clare’s OHVIRA Story
Hello Teen Speak! Earlier this year I was diagnosed with OHVIRA (Obstructed Hemivagina and Ipsilateral Renal Anatomy) — at least we have a nice sounding acronym 🙂 Essentially having OHVIRA means that your anatomy is a bit different in a few areas. First of all,…
Learning to Manage My Endometriosis Symptoms
So, I have Endometriosis, a disease that can be considered long-term. However, what really affects me is how I function day by day. These past few years since I have been diagnosed have been challenging, but also a great learning experience. I am now a…
Changing Mindset
Hello! My name is Georgina and I, too, am 1 in 10 who suffers from Endometriosis. I started having symptoms halfway through my freshman year of high school and I was officially diagnosed with Stage I Endometriosis that summer. Following my surgery, I tried many…
Full Circle
Hi! My name is Meghan, and I was diagnosed with endometriosis 8 years ago. Thinking back to my earliest symptoms and worst days, it is hard to believe so much time has passed since I started my road to wellness (and that I haven’t had…
March isn’t just about Leprechauns
While some people think of March as a time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, teen girls and women with endometriosis are hoping to raise awareness about this unpredictable disease that affects approximately 5 million women in the United States alone. It is estimated that about…
Learning to Feel Through Yoga
Entering my senior year of high school, I had the suspicion that my year would be extremely stressful and hectic. Long days full of classes, homework, practice, college applications, and struggling to manage my endometriosis. Naturally, I sought out healthy ways to cope with the…
Endometriosis: How it led to a Happier and Healthier New Me
At fourteen years old, I was adjusting to high school classes, learning the ropes of my lacrosse team, and starting to figure out who I was. Though I wasn’t particularly unhealthy, my health definitely wasn’t one of my top priorities. I continually told myself “I’ll…