by admin | Jul 10, 2021 | Endo stories
I first felt the symptoms of endometriosis as a young teen, with periods so heavy I was having to change my tampon every 20 minutes – not conducive with the freedom and agility one should feel at age 14. Like most teenagers with even the vaguest of hormonal...
by admin | Jul 3, 2021 | Endo medical
Warning: This post contains surgical imagery that some may find graphic. Endometriosis is the presence of tissue similar to that of the endometrial lining that grows outside of the uterus. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects up to 11% of girls, women,...
by admin | Jun 26, 2021 | Endo stories
The passionate, resilient and endearing Pru Gibson from Kiama NSW, shares her experience of navigating life with a chronic illness that nobody believed was real. Pru’s story Growing up we all fantasise about the future through rose tinted glasses; Pru, for one,...
by admin | Jun 12, 2021 | Mental health and wellbeing
A couple of weeks ago I participated in an online survey as part of Macquarie University’s research project titled The Psychosocial Impacts of Endometriosis. The survey asked a range of questions relating to the pain and psychological impacts of endometriosis. It made...
by admin | Jun 5, 2021 | Endo stories
Chloe Timmer is a 31 year old registered nurse who has worked in the field for 5 years. She has experienced endometriosis symptoms since starting her period, and has undergone 4 surgeries since being diagnosed in March 2016. She shares her insider perspective of the...
