According to the Endometriosis Foundation, “Endometriosis is found in
the pelvic cavity. It can attach to any of the female reproductive organs
(uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries), the uterosacral ligaments, the peritone-
um, or any of the spaces between the bladder, uterus/vagina, and rectum.”
In the U.S. on average, it takes 10 years from symptom onset to receive an
accurate diagnosis of endometriosis.
Some of the top symptoms include:
1. Severe bleeding during your period (like hemorrhaging)
2. Lower back and abdominal pain
3. Vomiting, nausea, and headaches
4. Prevents you from getting out of bed or doing daily activities
Michelle was sick for 2 ½ weeks with flu-like symptoms. Once she finally
went to the hospital they diagnosed her with appendicitis. Michelle
required emergency surgery. Once she was in the operating room they
realized it was not a ruptured appendix.
She was in the hospital for 4 days before her diagnosis. After many tests,
MRI and finally an ultrasound she received the answer she did not expect.
Michelle had stage 4 endometriosis that destroyed half of her reproduc-
tive system. She states, “I did not know what endometriosis was. I felt lost
and not sure what my next steps should be.”
”Fighting Fiercely was born out of
a need to educate. There was a lot I
did not know after my diagnosis. It
helps shine a light on what women go
through.”
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