Emily

Hi everyone!

I'm Emily. I was diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2017 after years of suffering. I first started my journey with Endometriosis aged 12, but it took many years to get diagnosed due to this being put down to normal periods for my age and then PCOS. I have undergone 5 laparoscopies and have had many different forms of treatment; helping me to have knowledge of the different aspects of the condition and understanding of how lonely the illness can feel.

Getting my diagnosis, I was overwhelmed with emotions. I was relieved to finally know what was wrong and have my illness validated, rather than thinking I was just a 'wimp'. I was also angry at the length of time it took to get diagnosed and also sad because their is no cure.

I am passionate about volunteering with Endometriosis UK and raising awareness for our condition and trying to help lower the period of time it takes to get diagnosed. 

I am hoping that this group will help other women like me to be able to live well with endometriosis, share experiences, gain information and have symptoms and feelings validated too.

Laura

Hi, I'm Laura.

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2017 after severe symptoms since around 2015. In hindsight, I realise now that I had symptoms since as long as I can remember but never knew about Endometriosis. I found the journey to diagnosis very lonely and isolating. Once I researched Endometriosis, I realised this is what I was suffering from and then I found it incredibly shocking and overwhelming how little understanding there is out there for the condition and the struggle that the majority go through. I wanted to be part of the change I want to see in increasing awareness and understanding around the condition and help others to not feel so lonely and so I volunteered with Endo UK to set up a support group in Leamington.

Hope to welcome you to a group session soon.

Laura x

Jessica