""I thought it was normal as my mum really suffered [with period pains] too. But during my first year of university, the symptoms started happening every day, even when I was not bleeding.""
""My gyno dismissed me and gave me the wrong information, so I had to do my own research. He said 'if you push for the surgery, you will be wasting my time, your time and everybody's time.'""
""After I pushed for the surgery, my doctor said it was the worst case of endometriosis he had ever seen in his whole career.""
""According to Endometriosis UK, one in 10 people have the condition but because of waiting times, it's more likely one in 7 - if not more - for people who do not realise they have it.""
Alexandra Morris from Kenilworth is raising awareness about endometriosis, highlighting the challenges women face in getting diagnosed. She experienced severe symptoms from age 16, including heavy bleeding and fainting. After multiple surgeries, she launched a podcast called 'It's Not Just a Period' to share stories of others with similar experiences. Morris emphasizes the need for better understanding and recognition of the condition, as many women are often dismissed by healthcare providers despite the prevalence of endometriosis.
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