Patient Stories
Real stories, real people, real hope.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dana’s IVF journey uncovered something unexpected: silent endometriosis. Her story shows how expert excision surgery brought not just answers, but real relief—and opened up a renewed path toward fertility,...