Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside it — on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, or other organs. This tissue responds to hormonal cycles just as the uterine lining does, leading to inflammation, scarring, and often severe pain. Symptoms can include debilitating period pain, pelvic pain throughout the month, pain during or after sex, bowel and bladder difficulties, and in many cases, difficulties conceiving. Despite affecting an estimated 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth, endometriosis is frequently dismissed, misdiagnosed, and takes an average of 7–10 years to receive a formal diagnosis.
The psychological impact of endometriosis is profound. Chronic pain, diagnostic delay, and the ways the condition can affect relationships, fertility, work, and daily life create layers of grief, frustration, and isolation. Therapy offers a non-judgemental space to validate these experiences, explore identity and loss, and build emotional resilience alongside physical treatment.
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