@sophie.riichards: For 5 years, I genuinely thought these things were TRUE!! I didn't question them because they came from the people I trusted most with my health…BUT when my pains got so bad that I ended up in hospital, I knew something was wrong! "It's just a bad period" "You're too young to have endo" "Pregnancy will cure it" "A hysterectomy will cure it" Every single one of these delayed either my diagnosis and/or treatments - and made me doubt myself - keeping me stuck in pain for longer than I needed to be. I want to point out that I don't hate doctors!!! I've met some incredible ones who have changed my life. But the system isn't set up to support women with complex conditions, and too many of us slip through the cracks because of outdated information and a lack of training in women's health. If you've heard any of the lies I’ve been told, you need to know that you're not crazy, your symptoms are real…AND you deserve answers, not dismissal. I cannot tell you how important it is to see a SPECIALIST in your condition, and advocate for yourself fiercely! Save this for the next time you need reminding, and send it to someone who's still fighting to be believed. #endometriosis #womenshealth #medicaladvocacy #chronicillness #endometriosisawareness

Sophie Richards

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Wednesday 01 July 2026 17:00:41 GMT