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
Endometriosis symptoms and diagnosis remain misunderstood for many people who live with severe menstrual pain. Yet conversations about periods still feel uncomfortable in many homes, schools, and communities. Because of this silence, people often ignore symptoms that deserve medical attention. As a result, many individuals grow up believing that painful periods are normal. Family members,
Endometriosis diagnosis delays in Black women reflect more than medical oversight. They reveal long-standing gaps in research, bias in pain assessment, and unequal access to care. Endometriosis affects women of every race. However, for decades, the condition was widely viewed as a disease that primarily impacted white, middle-class women. That belief shaped research, medical training,
Period poverty and endometriosis are deeply connected. Although, conversation rarely addresses how access and education gaps intensify chronic pain and delayed diagnosis. Too often, period poverty gets reduced to one issue: products. While product access matters, the full picture is much larger. Lack of menstrual education, limited healthcare access, and systemic inequities all shape how
The best period products for endometriosis are the ones that support your body. Support through pain, heavy days, fatigue, and everything in between. Living with endometriosis means your period routine isn’t random — it’s intentional. You’re thinking about relief, comfort, mobility, and reliability all at once. Over time, I’ve learned that the products I use