“Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m 20 years old! When I was 11 years old I got my first period. I was so excited to tell my mom that I was “finally was a woman”, not knowing what was coming next. All throughout middle school I was handling everything fine and had no issues. When I began high-school I started to have the worst pain of my life when my periods would come. I would stay home from school curled up in bed crying with my heating pad on the highest setting. Sometimes I would become physically ill and vomit, while also almost passing out. I did not start birth control until the summer before my freshman year of college, therefore battling endometriosis on its own for 4 years. My doctors always told me it was “bad periods that I needed to learn to power through.” I just knew this wasn’t right. Once I started on the pill things were okay, but I was still held back from living a normal life. Next, we tried the implant Nexplanon. This was a big fail. I ended up having my period for 4 months straight, terrible! I had that removed. Finally a year ago in May, I was referred to a surgeon. I had my referral and a week later he was ready for surgery. Of course, endometriosis was found. An IUD was put in place and I was started on Orilissa, putting me into medically induced menopause. I am currently in the best place I have been in years. I no longer have chronic pain every day and I am able to do everything I enjoy without worrying if I will need to go home and relax from all the pain. Of course, I always have concerns about my future and starting a family, but one day at a time I feel stronger and better than ever. If you or anyone you know is struggling please do not hesitate to reach out! I am always willing to talk! I am currently in nursing school while forever battling endometriosis, so I have some extra knowledge and would be delighted to help anyone in any way I can!” - Hannah
Instagram: @hannah.cassidyy
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Hannah! Your future patients are so lucky to have your special knowledge of Endometriosis!
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