Not the Endo for me

By Laura

Hello, my name is Laura Clarke. I have quite the story about my own experiences with this horrid, horrid condition.

Uncannily, my Endometriosis only came to light following diagnosis and swift treatment of CIN III level of the cervix at the age of 26.

I was lucky to nip the outcome of cervical cancer in the bud very quickly.

Endometriosis though however, has been an actual hell on earth in comparison. It's affected my life from my late 20s, through my entire 30s and following today's hospital appointment at the age of 44? Even this decade of my life looks like its going to be testing me yet again, even after a 5 year respite following a total hysterectomy.

It sounds extreme, but bit by bit this condition continues to be eating me from the inside out.

From numerous laparoscopies, fused organs, laser treatment, total hysterectomy, gall bladder removal, too many internal examinations to think about. The social anxiety it can bring, relationships it can wreck, career breaking time its caused. The list goes on.

Now on 14th March 2025

Its sadly not the 'endo me stories' for myself, but maybe with my experiences I can help others somehow.