I had a long chat with the specialist who is one of the few who was doing longitudinal research into endo back then (2015), and he explained to me that some ppl have very widely spread endo and never notice it - except when it comes to fertility - and others have tiny bits of it but just "in the right place" so that it ruins their lives with pain and other issues. I was one of the lucky few who had a combo - widely spread and exactly in the right places to make my life a living hell.

As for anyone wondering why doctors didn't believe me / just told me to live with it: this is what girls get told all. the. fucking. time. Present as female as see how suddenly it's "all in your head, darling!"

"Oh, don't be so dramatic!"

"Stop making such a fuss - it's nothing!"

My partner (male) went to the SAME doctor I go to with a TINY problem, nothing serious at all... he got sent to TWO different specialists.

I went to the doctor with a list of various long-term issues that seriously affect my day to day life and I was told to wait it all out, that it will get better. And if not, take a couple of painkillers.

... oh, and before you tell me to change my doctor, this applies to all of the female ppl in my life. Wanna get proper medical care? Present as male and see the fucking red carpet being rolled out for you.

Basically, if anyone with a womb in your life tells you their problems aren't being taken seriously, please, PLEASE hear them out and offer your support in tangible ways. Thank you!

/ rant

Important thing I felt I should share

I'm in this post and I don't like it

Lmao

Would you be gay for Cthulhu?

Oh boy do I have a surprise for you