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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.
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.
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.
Lisa Lisiewski shares her experience with stage IV endometriosis, emergency surgery, and recovery—including surgical menopause and whole-body care. Her reflection offers a detailed look at the complexities of healing after excision.
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.
Read Arleigh Cole’s powerful story of navigating years of dismissed endometriosis symptoms before finding whole-body care at ESSE. Learn how advocacy, excision surgery, pelvic therapy, and nutrition changed her path—and how she now helps others do the same.
Watch the full live Q&A with Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein and patient advocate Tara as they dive into real conversations around endometriosis, infertility, surgery, and whole-person healing.
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.