My pain was so intense I would cry and wish I just died at that moment
There are stories and stories and this one is a type of story that breaks your heart. It is also an example of how education on endometriosis can save many…
Endometriosis awareness month
Endometriosis awareness month held globally in March, it consists of a series of events dedicated to this disease. In March many doctors, endometriosis sufferers and advocates are working in a…
Diaphragmatic and thoracic endometriosis
Diaphragmatic and thoracic endometriosis are considered rare types of endometriosis and are defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue in or around the thoracic cavity. This can include the diaphragm…
The first gynaecologist I ever saw practically laughed at me when I described my symptoms
At the age of 27, Lauren, remembers experiencing debilitating symptoms, after she stopped her BC. Prior to that she was on continuous birth control from the age of 16. A…
My experience with other doctors during my endometriosis journey was horrible
After seeing many doctors in her country, and being put on hormonal medication that caused her to bleed non stop and excessively, Josina decided she couldn't live like that; she…
My message to doctors is to stop gaslighting their patients
Ana, another endometriosis sufferer that decided to take matters into her own hands and travelled to Dr Kyriakopoulos for surgery. Ana is one of millions of endometriosis sufferers that are…
10 gynaecologists didn’t believe she has endometriosis
After her excision surgery her bone pain around the pelvis stopped. Her severe pain is now almost unnoticeable. 20 + plus years of pain led her to Dr Kyriakopoulos who…
Teenagers endometriosis
Teenagers endometriosis exists and based on retrospective studies its prevalence can be as high as 70%. Endometriosis in adolescents represents a sensitive category, because most of them have their symptoms…
Endometriosis of the vegetative pelvic nerves
Endometriosis of the vegetative pelvic nerves is endometriosis of the nervous system that supplies the internal organs, such as kidney, bladder, intestines, as well as blood vessels, stomach, genitals, lungs,…
23 years until she got her first endometriosis surgery
Endometriosis is a painful condition. What causes pain is not clear yet. Eleni, from Greece, was told at the age of 14, when she started having pain during periods, that…