A name at last 

Like many women, my periods were never a pleasant experience. At times I would suffer mild period pain but at other times, the pain was incredible. I consulted my doctor when I was 20 and was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, then later, spastic colon.

I found it very difficult to conceive, but was finally blessed with a baby boy at age 31. My dreams of falling pregnant again however, never eventuated. I am now 40 years old and have now been diagnosed with endometriosis. It at last has a name and I am over the moon that I now know how to deal with it.

Unfortunately though, not knowing has taken so much irreplaceable time from me. If only I was diagnosed back then I could possibly have given my beautiful boy a brother or sister. Please any one out there who is suffering, don’t be complacent, get all the tests you can and don’t take no for an answer.

Content update July 4, 2008