13/11/2025
As a teenager, I often found myself doubled over in pain during my periods. They were unbearably heavy, the cramps were intense, and more than once, I even passed out. No one knew why. I was told it was “just part of being a woman.” So I carried on with life, pushing through the pain.
I got married, was blessed with two beautiful children, and thought the worst was behind me. But after my son was born, everything took a turn. My periods became heavier than ever, and the pain was excruciating; the kind that steals your energy, your focus, and your joy.
One day, the pain became unbearable. My husband couldn’t watch me suffer anymore and insisted we go to the ER. That visit changed my life. The doctor on call… and I’ll forever be grateful for him… simply asked, “Have you ever been screened for endometriosis?” No one had ever asked me that before.
In 2021, I had my first surgery, where endometriosis was excised from 13 different spots. I found out I also had adenomyosis. I was hopeful, but the pain persisted. A year and a half later, I discovered that endometriosis was still growing in my abdominal walls.
During a visit to India (my first in six years), I met Dr Abhishek Mangeshikar. His knowledge, compassion, and confidence gave me hope again. 10 days later, I underwent another surgery under his care. For the first time in years, I experienced what life without chronic pain feels like. And it’s something every person deserves!
Endometriosis is not “in your head.” It’s not normal to live in pain. If something feels wrong, keep asking questions. Push for answers. Find doctors who listen. Healing begins when you are heard.
Today, I share my story to remind others: you are not alone, your pain is real, and you deserve to be taken seriously.
