Being diagnosed with Endometriosis has hugely impacted my life. My GP had been trying to find the cause of my intense pain and hospitals trips for over 2 years when they mentioned Endometriosis to me - I had never heard of it, despite it being a disease that affects 1 in 10 women globally, over 176 million in total. From there, it took me three years to get officially diagnosed via laparoscopic surgery.

Endometriosis UK has been a consistent source of support for me, from giving me the facts, empowering me in the workplace, and talking to volunteers on the phone when I've been feeling low.

More support is needed to both raise awareness and access to information about menstrual health early in a girls life, but also to help raise the standards of care around Endometriosis diagnosis times and treatment options.

I am so passionate about the cause I'm willing to throw myself out of a plane! (Gulp)