Story Forum is Endometriosis New Zealand’s (ENZ) newest support resource to connect you with others going through similar experiences. Being committed, connected and caring for the endometriosis community is one of ENZ’s core values and is ingrained in everything we do.
In Story Forum you will find personal stories from people with endometriosis and their friends and families. Here you can talk openly about endometriosis and pelvic pain and the impact it can have on your lives and those close to you.
Please be respectful of, and sensitive to, the stories on Story Forum. Every personal experience of endometriosis and pelvic pain is different. Stories shared here are to help each other and our community.
Kia Ora, My name’s Raewyn. I’m 45, a Mum of 3 sons I had in … Continued
It started in Highschool I was 13 years old and in year 9. During a … Continued
The week before Christmas 2019, I had laparoscopic surgery. For the first time ever in … Continued
One week after surgery in March 2020, at age 23, and I realised that it … Continued
Chronic fatigue washes over me and it is only 11am. Another night spent with sharp … Continued
Hey I’m Katie, I am 23 years old and live in New Zealand. I am … Continued
Ever since my first period when I was 12 I had really painful periods. It … Continued
Trying to determine how long I have had symptoms of endometriosis evokes platitudes like ‘how … Continued
I had painful periods as a teenager but then I spent the majority of my … Continued