Endometriosis (en-doh-me-tree-o-sis) is a word that 1 in 10 women* hear from their Gynaecologist, relating to their ongoing pain or as an explanation for their fertility problems. It is one of the most commonly seen gynaecological diseases, yet is poorly understood and not commonly talked about. Caitlyn is 1 in 10, after suffering painful periods for years, ongoing migraines and excruciating chronic pain she was finally able to get a formal diagnosis and was sent off for her first excision.
A few months after her surgery and having a taste of some normality and minimal pain, the symptoms suddenly came back with a vengeance. When Caitlyn spoke with her Doctor and voiced her concerns that the Endo had grown back, she was dismissed and told it was likely a psychological disorder that causes her to think she is in pain when she is not. Feeling confused Caitlyn pushed on convinced this intense pain was all in her head, until she physically could not anymore. She has advocated for herself over the years and has now found a medical team that she trusts to help her manage this illness and have the best quality of life.
Finally we chat about the affects Endometriosis in EVERY area of Caitlyn's life not just physically & mentally but financially and sexually. Living in constant pain and not knowing when it will be extreme has affected Caitlyn's ability to work and be a reliable employee.
It has had an affect on her relationship and friendships when Caitlyn is unable to "show up" in a myriad of ways, feeling frustrated at herself for something she simply cannot control. I know this experience is something so many uterus owners experience and we want to open this conversation up so that if you are someone who suffers from this - you feel less alone!
FOLLOW CAITLYN:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/urmatecait__/
HELPFUL ENDO LINKS AND RESOURCES:
ENDOMETRIOSIS AUSTRALIA: https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/?fbclid=IwAR3XuzJTEFCdAydSVk9qdHQStdR13sK_jy9UH1HvBwjQLHJdUoVZOq0H_lg
QENDO: https://www.qendo.org.au/?fbclid=IwAR3UtYjRF6EgbI3L2qvAz-7xthir7u0ftGritXjp8I7iAzw460vk_ILrejo
'HOW TO ENDO' BY BRIDGET HUSTWAITE:
https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/how-to-endo-by-bridget-hustwaite-9781760879082
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