In my early twenties I survived two pulmonary embolism (PE) incidences.
For nearly a year, I lived with a constant sense that something wasn’t right with my body. So, I did what we’re taught to do: I went to the doctor.
Since my teenage years, I’ve suffered from intense pelvic pain, accompanied by heavy and painful periods.
I pay attention to DES for myself, my son, and my granddaughters. We need more research and information for DES, especially for the third generation.
In February 2020, it became apparent that there was something wrong with my breast. Sleeping on my side brought discomfort, and the tissue felt like it was pushing through the side of my bra.
Ever since my late teens, I had irregular and painful periods. I didn't know this was unusual.
My story with endometriosis is still being written. I started my period at ten years old, and I can't remember a time that my periods were not painful.
When I first started to experience menopause symptoms, my primary physician advised me to go through this biological process “naturally”.
When I first started to experience menopause symptoms, my primary physician advised me to go through this biological process “naturally”.
I am a neuroscientist whose expertise is mapping the dynamic interplay between hormones and the brain.