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…
Tag 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…
From Patient to Doctor
After the countless number of appointments and hours I have spent in hospital waiting rooms, I have decided that I want to be on the other end of that experience as a doctor. Ever since I was a little girl, I always dreamed of being…
Invisible Disabilities DO Exist
Once upon an average high school day, I was in the elevator on my way to class. At the elevators second stop, I noticed a teacher step in. As the elevator door closed, I realized that he was looking at me. I tried to be…
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…
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…
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…