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For 10 years, I was told my period pain was “normal” or that I just needed stronger medication. At 28, I finally got answers: I have severe endometriosis that had already spread to multiple organs, and now I need surgery.

At the same time, I found out my fertility is extremely low. After 2 stimulation cycles, I only retrieved 5 eggs in total.

One of the hardest parts has been watching friends get pregnant while grieving what this disease may have taken from me. I even distanced myself from some people because emotionally, it became too painful.

If you’re constantly being dismissed, please listen to your body. Severe pain is not normal. You are not dramatic or crazy. Keep fighting for answers before it’s too late ❤️

For 10 years, I was told my period pain was “normal” or that I just needed stronger medication. At 28, I finally got answers: I have severe endometriosis that had already spread to multiple organs, and now I need surgery.

At the same time, I found out my fertility is extremely low. After 2 stimulation cycles, I only retrieved 5 eggs in total.

One of the hardest parts has been watching friends get pregnant while grieving what this disease may have taken from me. I even distanced myself from some people because emotionally, it became too painful.

If you’re constantly being dismissed, please listen to your body. Severe pain is not normal. You are not dramatic or crazy. Keep fighting for answers before it’s too late ❤️