Endometriosis is a painful disease of the female body that occurs when the endometrium lining flourishes in areas other than the uterus. This tissue often adheres to the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity. In advanced stages, it can spread to the bowel, bladder, and in rare cases, has been reported to spread to the lungs, heart, and even the brain.
Endometriosis effects a staggering 1 in 10 women of reproductive age, yet little progress has been made in terms of treatment options. The lack of information and medical advice available has left women struggling to cope with their physical and emotional trauma with little hope of finding a permanent solution.
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As a child, puberty hit me like a tidal wave at the tender age of ten. There were no warning signs and I had yet to receive the puberty pep-talk or begin sexual education in the classroom. I recall hearing from a friend that periods were something a woman got once in her lifetime, and even the thought of menstruating for one full week, nearly caused my adolescent mind to combust.
When I frantically shouted to my mom from the bathroom and presented my situation, she was faced with something she thought she had years to prepare for. It was at this point that the rollercoaster was set in motion.
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The pain started almost immediately. I'm not talking about your typical uterine cramps, I mean intense stabbing pain that radiated through my pelvic cavity and lower back, down my legs and through the soles of my feet. I missed a lot of school and spent a week of each month curled up in the fetal position, clinging to a heating pack for dear life.
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