How unexplained hip pain as a young dancer led to a diagnosis of endometriosis: Patient story

Episode 21
Written By Caitlin Dunsford

In this patient story we are joined by Laura, a young female living with Endo. Laura’s journey to finding out she had endometriosis started with hip pain and years of physio, scans and specialists - all whilst trying to finish her HSC.

In this episode we cover:

  • Laura’s journey with symptoms as a teenager and how she came to a diagnosis of endo

  • What it’s like dealing with chronic pain, bladder and bowel issues and a diagnosis of endo as a young female 

  • Laura’s treatment so far and her honest insight into what has worked for her and what hasn’t 

  • The most challenging thing about living with endo


We finish with Laura’s advice to anyone starting out on their endo journey.

 
Caitlin Dunsford
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