This poem is written for endometriosis awareness month. As I
know people dear to me and may have it myself, I thought I would help spread
awareness. I’d hate to think of more young
women thinking “painful periods are normal; I can’t really complain”. If the
pain stops you from going about your day, see a doctor, I hope you find a good
and compassionate one. Have a read, this is for you.
Dear Endo,
You are a ?
You are a shadow.
You are a pain.
How do I figure you out?
How when no blood test exists...
How when there is family history, symptoms, but you don't
show?
No show in ultrasounds.
No show for the debilitating pain and symptoms.
No show unless you have a laparoscopy.
What now? I record and store data
What now? I avoid feeding you blood (by not having periods).
What now? I take a plethora of medications to avoid you.
For there you might be.
For there you hurt and tease.
For there you are please stop.
Doctors please stop and listen.
Doctors from what you hear, please act.
Doctors pick up your skills and knowledge.
Get the word out, help us to fight Endometriosis.
