Period Problems

Period Problems is an incomplete and ongoing series about my journey with endometriosis, a chronic illness where tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside of the uterus.

Symptoms of endometriosis include (but aren’t limited to) extreme pain during or between periods, heavy or irregular menstruation, pain with sex, bloating and other gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, and infertility.

Treatment options are limited, and while awareness is increasing, research funding is also limited in comparison to diseases that affect a similar percentage of the population. Endometriosis can severely impact physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.