At the age of 16, I first sought medical care for abdominal pain and discomfort. Despite tests revealing normal results, I was informed that women sometimes experience pain. Throughout the years, I adjusted my lifestyle, incorporating exercise, modifying my diet, sitting only when necessary, and relying on painkillers—anything to cope
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Share Your Story: Maria Giovanna Melarosa
My name is Maria Giovanna Melarosa. I was born 41 years ago in Catania Sicily, Italy. Since a young age, I was always sick and in pain. I would struggle with nausea, dizziness, and no doctor could tell my parents what was wrong with me. Actually, they would say it’s
Meet Lily: Teenage Endo Warrior
Hi, I’m Lily and I’m 18 years old. I am the 1 in 10 women, and one of the 200 million women worldwide affected by Endometriosis. My journey with Endometriosis began at the age of 14. I began struggling with an array of symptoms including immensely painful periods that were
An Endometriosis Patient Shares Her Story
My name is Arolyn and I was lucky to intern with Worldwide EndoMarch for the past six months. I met so many endometriosis patients and impacted individuals during this experience. It has really inspired me to continue advocating for patients all around the world for women’s health, most specifically, patients
Advocacy for Endometriosis is Advocacy for Women’s Health
Guest post by Arolyn, Worldwide EndoMarch Intern Hello there! My name is Arolyn. I am an intern with Worldwide Endomarch as an MPH graduating candidate for the past six months. Throughout my time here, I was able to communicate and listen to endometriosis patients sharing their struggles with an intense