Personal stories
Holly's story
Holly shares her story of the impact of having suspected endometriosis while navigating life at University.
Lydia's Story
Lydia shared her story with us following her diagnosis of endometriosis. She tells us about her experience of getting a diagnosis and the additional barriers faced as someone from LGBTQIA+ communities.
The One Million KG Challenge: Lucy's Story
In today's post, we chat with Lucy, whose Dad is taking on a huge challenge in support of Endometriosis UK. Lucy tells us a little of her story and what it means to her to have her Dad's support.
Gina's Story
"Being diagnosed has helped me understand what my body has been going through and given me peace of mind that it’s not all in my head - I was right in thinking I shouldn't have been feeling like this"
This is Gina's story.
Endometriosis at work: Rachel's Story
Rachel signed up her workplace as an Endometriosis Friendly Employer in 2022 to spread awareness and provide insight into the condition
Bonnie's Story
"The financial stress is something you can’t comprehend until you are in the thick of it"
This is Bonnie's story.
Hannah's Story
“I felt incredibly anxious that I wouldn’t be able to have the career I wanted.”
This is Hannah’s Story.
Helen's Story
In today's post we share London Support Group Leader Helen’s opinion on why Endometriosis is NOT benign.
Lowri's Story
"Before my diagnosis I was convinced that I was just rubbish at dealing with period pain and that I wasn’t as 'strong' as my friends or family members.
Being finally diagnosed came as a wave of relief – there was actually something wrong and a reason that my pain felt much worse than my friends.”
Treatment & Management
Fionnula's Story
“I am so grateful to the endometriosis community, including Endometriosis UK, for guiding me for many years, even when I did not have an ‘official’ diagnosis.”
Fionnula shares her experience of symptoms, diagnosis and finding support within the endometriosis community.
Diagnosis
Treatment & Management
Demi's Story
"I have been welcomed into a beautiful community, the endo community is there for you and I have genuinely gained so many new friendships.”
Demi shares her experience of diagnosis and finding support and friendship within the endometriosis community.
Diagnosis
Treatment & Management
Mirfat's Story
"I am finally in a place where I can connect with people who ‘get me’."
Mirfat tells her story of getting diagnosed and finding support within the endometriosis community.
Diagnosis
Miranda's story
Miranda shares her fertility journey including the loss of her first baby and an IVF pregnancy after loss.
Fertility
Priya's story
Priya shares her experience of living with endometriosis as an Asian woman and raising awareness to tackle taboos
Treatment & Management
