I was 19 when I finally received a diagnosis of endometriosis, five years and a surgeries after my symptoms first began. This week, I joined Dr Louise Newson to talk about my journey to diagnosis, from being told my pain was down to dance training, having my appendix removed unnecessarily, and being told at 19 that having a baby would cure my symptoms. I also opened up about my current treatment, Ryeqo, which has put me into a medically induced menopause to help manage my pain and symptoms. We discussed the impact of endometriosis and adenomyosis on our hormones, the importance of understanding testosterone and progesterone, and why completely suppressing hormones isn’t always a straightforward solution, particularly when it comes to long-term health. Women deserve to be listened to, properly informed about their bodies, and given access to the right treatment sooner. No one should have to spend years fighting for answers while living with debilitating pain. Listen to the full conversa...