It’s Just Period Pain” – Or Is It? Unmasking Endometriosis

Let’s start with something most of us have heard before:"It’s normal. Period pain is just a part of being a woman."

But what if it’s not normal?

What if that pain feels like someone is stabbing you from the inside out, every month, without fail?What if it leaves you doubled over, throwing up, unable to stand, or feeling like you’re being punished for something your body simply won’t explain?

This isn’t exaggeration. This is Endometriosis—a condition that affects 1 in 10 women and individuals assigned female at birth—and yet, it remains one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed health issues today.

So, what exactly is Endometriosis?

At its core, endometriosis is a medical condition where tissue similar to the lining inside your uterus (the endometrium) starts growing outside of it—on your ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel, or even beyond.

Now, here’s the catch:Every month, just like the uterus lining, this tissue responds to hormonal changes. But since it has no way to leave the body, it becomes trapped. This leads to inflammation, scar tissue, cysts, chronic pain, and fertility issues.

And the pain? It’s not just during your period. It can show up:

• During ovulation

• During or after sex

• While using the bathroom

• Or just… constantly

Why haven’t I heard more about this?

Because most of the world is still whispering about women’s health.Because society has conditioned people to downplay pain linked to periods.Because too many doctors still say, “It’s probably just stress,” and send you home with painkillers or birth control.

On average, it takes 7–10 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. That’s a decade of silently suffering, second-guessing your body, and being dismissed.

Endometriosis is not just a ‘reproductive issue’. It’s a full-body, full-life condition.

It impacts:

• Mental health (anxiety, depression, emotional fatigue)

• Careers (missed work, stigma)

• Relationships (difficulty with intimacy and understanding)

• Fertility (for many, conception becomes an uphill battle)

But here’s what’s worse: many still feel they need to suffer in silence.

You might know someone with endometriosis and not even realize it. They’re likely the friend who cancels plans at the last minute, the colleague who misses work every month, or the person who smiles through the pain because they’ve learned it’s “just how life is.”

It’s not.

Let’s talk solutions (because there is hope).

While there is no cure for endometriosis (yet), there are treatments that help manage the condition:

• Hormonal therapy to slow the growth of endometrial tissue

• Laparoscopic surgery to remove adhesions and cysts

• Pain management through medication or natural alternatives

• Lifestyle changes, including anti-inflammatory diets and physical therapy

And most importantly: support. Finding a good doctor, a supportive community, and access to information can transform someone’s journey with this condition.

🎬 Need a starting point? Try watching “Endo What?” or even better, hear the subtle undertones of invisible illness in films like “Five Feet Apart”.

Though it’s centered around cystic fibrosis, it captures the emotional weight of chronic conditions—something endo warriors know all too well.

Why this blog? Why now?

Because you deserve to know.Because your pain is real, and it deserves to be taken seriously.Because talking about periods, reproductive health, and chronic illness shouldn’t be taboo in 2025.

And if you’re reading this and feeling seen for the first time in a long while—Take that as your sign.

To speak up.

To ask questions.

To demand answers.

To trust your body, even when others didn’t.

Let’s end the silence around Endometriosis. Let’s make pain heard.