NEWS

Things took a turn for the better after having the Mirena IUD fitted.

I was brushed off and told '14-year-olds don't get endometriosis' even though all my symptoms were pointing towards endometriosis

It was frustrating being told the pain was in my head and I was an overly emotional person.

One thing that really put me off thinking I had endometriosis was reading all the 'horror' stories online about people who had it really bad

Although I am not 100% sure I have Endometriosis, treating my symptoms as if I have the condition has helped me get my life back on track

Looking back, I realise I suffered most months with heavy and painful periods, but just thought it was normal so got on with life.  

Suzanne was diagnosed following a burst cyst and acute abdomen. Support and advice from Insight Endometriosis has been invaluable to her.

Although not diagnosed until I was 30, I believe I had endometriosis since I was a teenager

My dream of becoming a mum was going to be a long and hard journey

It's hard dealing with two chronic illnesses but I'm inspired to find a natural way to heal my body.

The third laparoscopy I was diagnosed with endometriosis! I was relieved that I finally had a name for what I was experiencing.

I wrote an appeal to my health insruance and argued there is no conclusive evidence on the cause of endometriosis

Doctors and nuses at the University Medical Centre helped me to get my diagnosis