Choosing to have a hysterectomy in your 30’s: Hiral’s story of living with endometriosis

Episode 27
Written By Caitlin Dunsford

In this patient story we are joined by Hiral, a 39 year old Social Worker who shares her story of living with endometriosis. Hiral openly discusses the challenging fertility journey she went on that ended with a hysterectomy, which ultimately changed her mental and physical health for the better.

In this episode we cover:

  • Navigating a new healthcare system after migrating to Australia at 23 years old

  • Hiral’s symptoms that lead to a diagnosis of endometriosis 

  • Treatment options she tried in attempt to overcome her symptoms 

  • Hiral’s trying fertility journey and the mental and physical toll that this long journey took on her and her partner 

  • The decision to have a hysterectomy 

  • Life after a hysterectomy 

 
Caitlin Dunsford
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