Endometriosis Symptoms You're Overlooking

Something I've learned is that when it comes to endometriosis symptoms there's probably a few that you're overlooking. In today's video, I go into depth about the symptoms that are often overlooked when it comes to identifying and diagnosing endometriosis. It's definitely a long one so I've included timestamps below so you can navigate to the key points that speak to you.

Timestamps:
3:13- Painful Periods
7:33-Chronic Digestive Issues
9:00- Chronic Pelvic Pain
10:08- Unidentifiable Pain
11:03- Painful Urination/Bowel Movements
11:28- Painful Intercourse
12:06- When to See The Doctor
12:26- Recurrent Symptoms
12:55- Decreased Quality of Life
13:16- Pain Increases, New Symptoms
14:00- Speaking Up for Your Health
14:26- Track & Monitor Symptoms
15:00- Know Your Family Health History

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**DISCLAIMER**
It’s important to note that I am not a doctor but I am a Women’s Health Blogger and I’ve personally struggled with feminine health issues, painful periods, infertility, and endometriosis. My quest for answers led me to research and learn because I wanted to understand more about what was going on with my body and take charge of my health and well-being. The information I provide in my videos is not meant to diagnose but to create awareness regarding common women’s health, vaginal health, infertility, and anti-aging. So, please make sure you consult with your doctor and use the information I provide here as a resource where you can get the additional information and have an open dialogue with your doctor to get a proper diagnosis and determine what would work best for you.

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[jmc_]

Happy to share after 10+ years I'm finally getting my laparoscopic procedure on Wednesday!! 🎉🎉🎉

[Andrea-nqk]

I just got results back that I now how another endometrioma from my endometriosis on my remaining ovary. They just removed at 17cm along with my right ovary and tube ten months ago. It is so frustrating to have stage 4 endometriosis as I do, my heart goes out to anyone else suffering from this awful condition.

[skelton]

When you said we shouldn't have to accept birth control...I started crying...I don't cry!

[i.m.hidden]

3:15 painful periods
7:25 Recurrent digestive issues (like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, IBS symptoms, etc)
9:00 Chronic pelvic pain on a regular basis
10:10 Unidentified or random aches and pains (like sciatica, back pain, etc.)
11:00 Painful urination and/or bowel movements
11:30 Painful intercourse (deep throbbing or sharp shooting pain during or after sex)

[francescamaina]

This video was so helpful. I cried a little watching it because all my life I couldn’t understand my body. I never spoke about my pain with my doctor because I felt like it was just something I had to deal with. I remember begging my mom to not go to school because the pain and discomfort was so hard. Thank you so much!

[Reneeseverson]

i just had endo surgery yesterday. i've always told doctors about the sharp pain while urinating and they always dismissed it. Thank you so much for validating it.

[saraevans]

Just you saying to so many of these symptoms - "these are not normal" - made me cry, for 6 years I had doctors telling me its normal and getting brushed off. Finding one doctor who listened, 3 ovarian cysts and a gynaecologist appointment later, they strongly suspect its endometriosis and I will be having surgery soon.
Keep fighting to be listened too.

[frankiemermaid]

i’m literally about to cry rn i thought i was crazy. i had no idea how much of my issues could be endo related. it just recently got really bad but i’ve had a lot of these symptoms forever

[autumnoliv.e]

i just turned 18, have had chronic stomach issues since 13. periods are debilitating, to the point i go blind and cant move. i was always told i was just sensitive to the "normal" pain that comes when on your period. ive been doing some research on endometriosis and have related with every single symptom. finally went to see a gynecologist recently! so validating to hear that my pain isnt normal and that the pain isnt in my head. thank you for making this video!

[jasmineama]

My periods have always been so painful I think after a while I've normalized the pain so it's hard for me to look at as a chronic severe pain . I recently convinced myself that I just have a low pain tolerance.

[Simply_Helen]

I developed chronic diverticulitis. And I had chronic symptoms like IBS. Had to have a colon resection for the diverticulitis and they found my uterus fused into my colon. Undiagnosed endometriosis. That caused me to have a temporary illeostomy and now I have an incisional hernia from the illeostomy reversal. If you have problems like this, don't take medical gaslighting. Keep getting in their face until they actually do something to help you.

[amberatkinson]

I've been being treated for chronic back pain for ten years now and finally after a visit to my gynecologist we are starting to connect the dots. Thanks for this.

[ikatmax]

I read the comments as I was watchihg and realize how much someone speaking up validates people and sometimes validation is all that is needed to change someone's world. Suffering is never ever normal if someone is in pain and somehow sees this - you might be the only person that can fight for help speak up you dont deserve the pain. It isnt in your head speak up make them listen. In standing up for ourselves now will mean a better future for those that come after us. You matter and you helping you is important.
Sitting here pre-op hearing I am not alone and neither are you. You deserve health.

Thank you for making this video - this is amazing.

For me one day my period bloating did not go away and then I couldn't walk. I hope we can make endo education so mainstream that we can help people before it advances to the extreme stages.

[infinitekj]

I’m literally crying. I feel so seen, finally.

[ElizabethHernandez-zjoi]

Thank you so much for this video!!! My daughter is really struggling with endo and getting dismissed regularly. She feels like she’s exaggerating and I’ve been trying to validate her and all her symptoms. You’re beautiful and a good woman for sharing your story. ❤️🙌🏽❤️

[FortheBudgies]

It is such a perfect and tragic example of generational trauma causing us to not seek help because the previous generations were ignored and tell us there is no help. Also period pain that lasts for more than a week even if it isn't as severe as Nancy describes. I have been told for 2 decades that I probably have endometriosis but since birth control pills control my symptoms there is not reason to have the surgery. I have been ok with this because I didn't have periods and therefor no debilitating weeks of pain. However, I have had digestive issues, and just general chronic abdominal and pelvic pain my whole life. These have always been unexplained but now as I enter perimenopause everything is just more of a mess and so pissed off as my hormones go nuts. I recognize that when I was asked if anything hurt I said no unless it was something other than the chronic 3-4 level pain I experienced all the time somewhere between my chest and knees. It is making me really angry that these things had an explanation but it has been brushed off by every doctor for decades because clearly they didn't think I was in enough discomfort to justify surgery. No one has ever asked me about all of these things at once and you have hit them all in one video. This is so terribly frustrating.

[InnerBloomEnergy]

I have non-invasive diagnostic surgery next month. This video was super informative, and I plan to better advocate for myself. My gynaecologist knows I have all the symptoms for Endo, but wants concrete proof for documentation. Took me 27 years to get this diagnosis, and I have been gaslighted all my life about these painful periods. Thank so much and bless your healing!!

[bbisawake]

The sharp pain in my bottom and prolonged constipation and chronic pain in my back and hips has me terrified I have bowel cancer but this seems so much more like what I have. I’m going for blood tests etc but getting diagnosed for endo here in U.K. is almost impossible

[nickyyp]

Been fighting for the past year to get tested, Dr. Keeps just wanting me to take birth control. Just moved, so praying my new doctor will help me.

[Juliejul]

I have all of those symptoms. I’ve been looking for answers for almost 2 years now. And my pain is getting worse over with each period.
My cycle is quite long as well.
Those symptoms started to appear when I started to have really really irregular periods.. like i had periods after 4 5 months.. there was a year I had them 8 months apart.. I even got cramps but no period.. this is when I started to notice pain
And now it’s getting even worse.. I think it’s time for me to get a diagnosis.
Thank you so much for your help
You helped me a lot