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At the hospital, imaging showed an endometrioma. After 17 years, something was finally visible that pointed to a diagnosis for her pelvic pain—endometriosis.
Flare-ups brought debilitating back pain that traveled down her legs, along with nausea, fatigue, and the kind of exhaustion that made even simple tasks feel overwhelming. “For many years, doctors couldn’t understand why I had what seemed like sciatica,” Barbara shares.
Nabila always thought she was just unlucky. From her very first period, pain was a constant companion—pain her sisters didn’t share, pain that no one told her wasn’t normal. As she grew older, the discomfort escalated into something more severe.
Devyn’s journey from uncertainty to excision surgery is a reminder that endometriosis does not always present the way people expect, and that healing begins when someone finally listens.
After years of being ignored or misunderstood, Bailey began researching endometriosis and discovered its strong genetic ties. She recognized the pattern—not only in herself but in her sister, Devyn, too.
When Anne was just 15, she was prescribed birth control to help manage heavy periods. She continued taking the pills as her only treatment for years, never suspecting a deeper problem. Yet beneath the surface, a much more complicated issue was silently at play: endometriosis, a condition she wouldn’t discover until years later.
Dismissed for decades, told her pain was hormonal, “just stress,” or something she’d grow out of, Audrey became an advocate not just for herself—but for millions. Today, she leads global efforts through the Migraine Association of Ireland and the Global Patient Advocacy Coalition for Headache (GPACH), using her story to fuel change.
After years of being told to “just keep trying,” Monica Wunderman finally found answers that made her feel seen, not blamed. Her body had been speaking for years, but it wasn’t until someone truly listened that the full story began to make sense.
Anne’s symptoms weren’t textbook. She didn’t have dramatic chest or shoulder pain or frequent ER visits. She simply felt off—short of breath while walking the dog, winded climbing subway stairs, unusually fatigued during everyday activity.
After years of undiagnosed pain and dismissal, Miss Connecticut 2023, Gina Carloto, found healing through expert care at ESSE. Her powerful story shines a light on endometriosis, advocacy, and the courage it takes to listen to your body when no one else will.
ESSE's excision specialists offer precise, compassionate care that targets the root cause of endometriosis.
We treat fibroids, uterine anomalies, polyps, and more with expertise and intention.
We address the conditions that may be interfering with your fertility while coordinating with fertility specialists.
ESSE Care offers comprehensive gynecologic care for all ages, as well as integrative therapies via our trusted partners.