It’s Not Just A Bad Period with Jane- The Stage Bound Opera Singer who's Career was Derailed by Endometriosis

Best Worst Club- Endometriosis Life

Disclaimer- The stories you are about to hear are the personal experiences of each individual and the views expressed by guests are their own. Please listen with discretion as this series contains mature content that could possibly be triggering to some individuals. Mention of depression, suicidal ideation, medical trauma, sexual assault, disorder eating and other sensitive topics may come up. Please listen at your own discretion and remember this podcast is never meant to be taken as medical advice. The stories in the It's Not Just A Bad Period Series are difficult to listen to. And I want to keep it that way because they aren't just stories, but the harrowing realities of each warrior that is bravely taking part. Although endometriosis was first identified over 160 years ago, substantial gaps in adequately addressing this disease remains. From research being severely underfunded to outdated medical procedures still being used, this disease is a beast to live with but existing in the current medical system makes it exponentially worse! I wish I could say these circumstances only exist for a few unlucky warriors but that’s not true. This is the typical experience of an endometriosis warrior and it’s time the world hears it!

In this week's episode you'll meet Jane. She was on her way to gracing grand stages with her opera signing career until endometriosis wreaked havoc inside her body and throughout her life. Jane has been through the gauntlet when it comes to endometriosis "treatments". I use quotes there because many of the "treatments" she was put through are out-dated and ineffective. However, that doesn't stop the doctors from pushing them as if they're promising. Jane is now post- hysterectomy and wants to make it clear that endometriosis is NOT a uterine disease but in fact, a whole body disease that unfortunately remains incurable. *As a reminder a hysterectomy is neither a treatment or cure for endometriosis! It's crucial to understand that endometriosis tissue is NOT the same as the endometrial lining. This is why hysterectomies and hormonal birth control are ineffective treatments. This one distinction is where so much medical mistreatment lies and massive efforts are made by the endo community to correct this dangerous misinformation.* You can learn more about Jane and her reality living with endometriosis, follow her on Instagram here.

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