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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month!

blitheSun94 March 4th, 2023
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month!
I would be remiss if I said nothing in the face of my diagnostic laparoscopy and hysterectomy two months ago today. Finding my new normal is the task at hand and I thank you all for being here. Here’s a bit of history to get you started.




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innateJoy9602 March 5th, 2023

@blitheSun94

I really appreciate you sharing your story. <3

I honestly, wasn't even aware of it. But, learned so much from reading your story. Your voice and advocacy can make a real difference in the lives of others who are struggling with endometriosis. 💜

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blitheSun94 OP March 5th, 2023

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to read. One of our greatest challenges is a complete lack of awareness. The other is the gap from symptom onset to treatment averaging six years. So many women think it’s normal to suffer, but it’s not. I’m glad my story reached you this awareness month! 💛 Hopefully it’s something you’ll continue to discuss with the women in your own life.

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Jaeteuk March 5th, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story. Many health conditions, endometriosis included, are often overlooked by women as we think that all the suffering is normal, a part of womens' health and that it's all because of aging. We won't really go to an OB/GYN until we really feel there's something going on with our bodies that we cannot find any answers to elsewhere. I'm glad to hear you've on the journey of recovery and I hope you will feel better in the near future.

@blitheSun94

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blitheSun94 OP March 5th, 2023

Thank you for your words! Since surgery I still experience symptoms, only they are far less severe for the most part. Fatigue is still a challenge and probably always will be. A lot of inflammation and scar tissue was found in my culdesac which is the space directly behind where the uterus sits, as well as my peritoneum window, the thin membrane lining the abdominal cavity. The hysterectomy will eliminate the menstrual black flow thought to contribute to Endo and those awful PMS symptoms. Not having to bleed uncontrollably is an amazing thing. Now we monitor and pray the pain doesn’t return and multiple surgeries are necessary. 💛

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Jaeteuk March 6th, 2023

Out of curiosity, after the hysterectomy procedure, would you still get menstruations?

@blitheSun94

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blitheSun94 OP March 6th, 2023

@Jaeteuk

Negative. No uterus = no uterine lining. I did keep my ovaries to avoid going into medical menopause. I will continue to have some cyclic symptoms and produce eggs, but there’s no where for them to go. I also had my cervix and fallopian tubes removed. Thank you for reading and asking. 💛

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blitheSun94 OP March 5th, 2023

*back flow

blitheSun94 OP March 8th, 2023

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blitheSun94 OP March 8th, 2023

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adventurousBranch3786 March 8th, 2023

@blitheSun94. There are many news articles about endometriosis today! Those who are interested can google Bindi Irwin Endometriosis.

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blitheSun94 OP March 9th, 2023

@adventurousBranch3786

Thank you! I will look into that.

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blitheSun94 OP March 9th, 2023

Happy International Women’s Day!

blitheSun94 OP March 15th, 2023

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blitheSun94 OP March 19th, 2023

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