My Life Story
I have had painful periods since I was about 14. Bloating, the “period diarrhea and … Continued
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.
I have had painful periods since I was about 14. Bloating, the “period diarrhea and … Continued
When I was so consumed by chronic dagger like strikes to the stomach, running to … Continued
It all started when I turned 11. Thinking “finally! being a woman is exciting!” Being … Continued
The pain is real, but now I have to learn to live with it. It … Continued
As a young girl at 12 years old a period seemed exciting as it meant … Continued
I was 14 years old when I started my period and right from the get … Continued
I am 26 years of age when I got told that I have signs of … Continued
Hi, I’m Sophia. I’m an 18, soon to be a 19-year-old student from Auckland. This … Continued
My story starts in May 2021 where I had just turned 49 and decided to … Continued
My period came in heavy when I was 12 years old. The first time I … Continued
Before I got sick I was an elite gymnast. This is how I went from … Continued
18 months ago and yet another crippling bout of gyno pain and enough was enough. … Continued