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Living With Endometriosis: My 10+ Year Battle ❤️‍🩹

Yesterday I had surgery and was diagnosed with stage 2 endometriosis. This has been a 10+ year emotional journey of symptoms, being dismissed, and struggling to find answers before a doctor finally listened.

Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing extreme pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and so much more. Sadly, it takes the average person 7–10 years to get diagnosed. Far too often, women’s health concerns are minimized or brushed aside, and that delay can be life changing.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you know your body best. If something feels off, don’t stop pushing for answers. Be your own advocate you deserve to be heard.

I’m sharing this to spread awareness, not for sympathy. If my story helps even one person feel less alone or closer to a diagnosis, then it’s worth it. And to everyone who has been here for me along the way I can’t thank you enough. 🫶🏻🥹

#littlethings #endometriosissurgery #endo #endometriosislifestyle #endometrosis

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

2025/10/1 Edited to

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