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NEWS
Hayley's Story "Pain and blood-filled years"
Things took a turn for the better after having the Mirena IUD fitted.
Alea's Story "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional"
I was brushed off and told '14-year-olds don't get endometriosis' even though all my symptoms were pointing towards endometriosis
Jessica's Story "It took seeing five doctors to get one that would take one step further"
It was frustrating being told the pain was in my head and I was an overly emotional person.
Priscilla's Story "Was I being a little 'nancy' over period pains and heavy bleeding?"
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
Tori's Story "Getting my life back on track"
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
Dianna's Story - A support network
Looking back, I realise I suffered most months with heavy and painful periods, but just thought it was normal so got on with life. Â
Suzanne's Story "Advice and support is invaluable"
Suzanne was diagnosed following a burst cyst and acute abdomen. Support and advice from Insight Endometriosis has been invaluable to her.
Debbie's Story "Finally, I knew what was wrong with me!"
Although not diagnosed until I was 30, I believe I had endometriosis since I was a teenager
Silvia's Story "Through hell and back"
My dream of becoming a mum was going to be a long and hard journey
Fiona's Story "Fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Endometriosis"
It's hard dealing with two chronic illnesses but I'm inspired to find a natural way to heal my body.
Megan's Story "Several surgeries and maybe another on the way"
The third laparoscopy I was diagnosed with endometriosis! I was relieved that I finally had a name for what I was experiencing.
Carol's Story "DHB and Health Insurance battles"
I wrote an appeal to my health insruance and argued there is no conclusive evidence on the cause of endometriosis
Amber's Story "My period pain was getting worse with each period"
Doctors and nuses at the University Medical Centre helped me to get my diagnosis
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