Surviving Endo: My Personal Journey.

The author shares her experience of living with endometriosis, a painful condition caused by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Despite being dismissed by some physicians, she eventually received a diagnosis and underwent multiple surgeries to remove fibroids, endometriomas, and her uterus. She found comfort in her art during her struggle and is now free from endometrial pain. Risk factors for endometriosis include having a family history of the condition, early menstruation, and heavy menstrual periods lasting more than seven days. There is no known cause or specific way to prevent endometriosis.