Chapter 59: Interview with KK

As I've mentioned before, everyone has different experiences with Endometriosis. Here's another perspective that's slightly different than mine.

1. When did you realize that you had endometriosis?

When I finally switched doctors and within 5 minutes of talking to her, she advised that I sounded like a "textbook case of endo."

2. What were your symptoms? How long had they been an issue?

Extreme (and I mean sometimes EXTREME) period pain/cramps. Irregular periods. Right-sided ovarian pain. Pain with intercourse. Constipation. Possible fertility issues. Looking back, I have had several of the symptoms for as long as I can remember. However, it has been much worse over the last 6 years (after getting off birth control), and it took all 6 years to finally get a diagnosis.

3. When is a time that endo interfered with your quality of life?

I would say most consistently it would interfere with my sleep on a monthly basis. I would wake up from my pain, so getting good sleep was really hard and exhausting when I was on my period. Of course, there is also the pain with intercourse and the discomfort that comes with constipation that come to mind.

4. What was your surgery process and recovery like?

It was honestly not too bad. I was a little anxious beforehand, but it honestly went so fast, I did not have a lot of time to worry. Truthfully, the nausea I had after surgery from the anesthesia was the worst part by far. The gas pain I had for about five days post-surgery that would travel up into my shoulder was a close second. Other than that, and being tired for about a week, my recovery was pretty quick and easy. I definitely have no regrets going through the process to finally get answers.

5. What do you want other women who suspect that they have endometriosis to know?

Keep advocating for yourself. If no one is listening to you, find someone who will. They are out there, I promise.