#CycleStories: Notes on Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a reproductive condition we see in our DMs each and every day. You all have so many questions on the subject and we want to shed some light on this very important health subject.
So, here we sit down with of our regulars, Andrea Grace, to share her Endometriosis cycle story. Thank you, Andrea, for joining our circle.
It’s empowering to learn about your own body and take control in understanding what’s happening to you.
What was your breakthrough moment that made you feel like you could finally deal with endometriosis, if at all?
I finally reached my breaking point and decided to deal with the possibility of having endometriosis when I realized I was planning my life around when I was going to get my period. It was that stressful. Nothing I was doing myself was working. I had tried everything from different supplements, diet changes, and even new workout routines. When I found a doctor who I could finally trust to help me, I decided to have the surgery and it was the best decision I made. I finally got answers, and my pain has gone away greatly ever since.
What advice would you give to anyone with endometriosis (or who thinks they might have it)?
Listen to your body! It will tell you when something isn’t right. If you feel like you’ve tried many different roads to relieve symptoms, but nothing works - I highly recommend finding a doctor who understands endometriosis and determine if the surgery is right for you.
It's important to remember that once you are officially diagnosed, it may not mean your journey is over. Endometriosis is a chronic disease, and extremely important to educate yourself on. I would recommend following social media accounts or blogs about it. They can be extremely insightful and you’ll find that endometriosis is more common than people realize. There are so many people out there with similar stories who want to help and spread awareness.
The biggest thing I learned with endometriosis is that painful periods are NOT normal. If you have painful periods, invest the time in figuring out why. It’s not only important for physical health, but mental as well. It’s empowering to learn about your own body and take control in understanding what’s happening to you.
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