I have had endometriosis since I was 16, however I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 22. Which is above average on wait time for diagnosis. 

What does this mean? Many a surgery, daily pain, huge cysts, burst cysts, infections, sometimes poor mental health and my quality of life is impacted. 

This is happening for 1 in 10 women but not enough is being done. Endometriosis UK are doing a fantastic job is raising awareness with government and making paths available to support women going through this.

I haven’t ever raised money or spoken too publicly about this, as it is still a “female” issue and I have always tried to get on with my life as much as I can. I now want to help remove the stigma and let people understand a bit more on why I sometimes have to cancel plans, why conceiving in the future may be problematic and why sometimes I can be grumpy (haha). Although this 100% is to help the charity continue their work. They have been a helpful platform for me, I have felt less alone and when I’m having a bad flare up I know others are going through the same challenge.

I'm walking for endo this July to support the 1 in 10 with the disease, who wait on average a shocking 8 years to receive a diagnosis in the UK! That's too long!Please consider supporting my challenge by making a donation. Endometriosis UK relies heavily on donations to support their work which consists of volunteer led support services including a helpline, web chat and face to face support groups, information provision, awareness raising as well as campaigning and lobbying for change and better treatment options.