Why endometriosis awareness matters goes beyond understanding a single condition. It connects to how people learn about their bodies. How symptoms are recognized, and how comfortable individuals feel speaking about their health. Yet conversations about menstrual health often remain limited or avoided. As a result, many individuals grow up without the knowledge needed to recognize
Hi, my name is Lillian Green. I’m a 22-year-old female in the United States Navy, and I have endometriosis. I was diagnosed with endometriosis about a year ago. For years I suffered from what doctors would simply call “painful periods.” Deep down, I always knew something in my body wasn’t right I got my first
I have been suffering from painful periods since I was 11 years old. I would get extremely sick. Missing at least of 2 days of school every menstrual cycle. I’m 35 now, and to this day I remember how severe the vomiting and nausea used to be. Back then, I saw a primary care physician
Uncommon endometriosis symptoms can make the condition difficult to recognize, especially when they do not match what many people expect. Most conversations focus on pelvic pain and heavy periods. However, endometriosis can affect the body in ways that may seem unrelated to menstrual health. As a result, many individuals experience symptoms for years without realizing
Hey, my name is Jordan Kilgo. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in the summer of 2025. Since 13 I have experienced severe painful periods and terrible GI issues. Being told it was IBS, acid reflux, or just part of being a woman. Although, I knew that it was something more. I was told I was
Signs your period is not normal are often overlooked because many people grow up believing menstrual pain is simply part of life. Yet menstrual health varies widely from person to person. Because conversations about periods are often limited, many individuals never learn what a healthy menstrual cycle should look like. As a result, symptoms that
I am a 33-year-old woman, and I would like to share my experience living with endometriosis and uterine fibroids — a condition that has deeply affected my health, my work, and my quality of life. For many years, I struggled with extremely painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, and ongoing pelvic discomfort. I repeatedly sought help