01/07/2025
My story isn't just about a monthly period, but about 20 painful days a month with endo.
Every month, I had to rush to the casualty.
It felt like I had a disability. I had severe anxiety all the time, whether it was going out or staying home, because who knew when the pain would flare up?
Even though I am a certified nutritionist, I couldn't fix my endo belly, which usually looked like I was 5 months pregnant.
Endo took away my time, energy, trust, and any hope I had of living a normal life. And it wasn't just abdominal or pelvic pains; I was quickly diagnosed with a slipped disc, which gave me severe back pain as well.
I have advanced adenomyosis and bowel endometriosis for 3 years and have gone from doctor to doctor, feeling invalidated and leaving undiagnosed.
Many said to get pregnant soon. Even when I tried naturally and wasn't able to conceive, I would have suicidal thoughts.
They then told me to try IUI and IVF. The horrible mood swings, the frustration, the constant stress of the routine were too much to bear, but it's like I had a sword hanging over my head because I was told one o***y was dead, and the other would be non-functional sooner rather than later.
To add to this, being on Dienogest for more than 1.5 years led to Stage 1 osteoporosis because, apparently, prolonged use causes loss of bone density.
Like a final ray of hope, my husband found Dr Mangeshikar on Instagram. And I began to heal. I’m so grateful to him because he validated my pain, answered my questions, and finally, he did my surgery on 8th May 2025.
Today, I feel mentally stronger, happier, and safe, knowing that I've found the right doctor. If anything happens in the future, I know I am in good hands.