Collaboration is key in managing endometriosis

My journey with endometriosis started with severe menstrual cramping, irregular and heavy bleeding, and significant gastrointestinal distress and urinary dysfunction. What initially seemed like “bad periods” quickly became something much more disruptive, and as time went on my symptoms escalated. Debilitating, chronic non-menstrual pelvic pain began to dominate my days. Lower back and leg pain and excessive fatigue became a constant presence. Later, painful intercourse and infertility emerged as challenges.

Over time, these symptoms took an increasing toll on my physical and mental health …