Carla Cressy shares her endometriosis story with us

My Endometriosis story started back in 2004 when I was just thirteen. Despite suffering with all the common symptoms of Endometriosis, it took over a year for my mum and I to convince my GP to refer me to see a gynaecologist where I had my first trans vaginal scan. Feeling relieved I’d finally have answers to my crippling pain, the gynaecologist told me everything was normal, that periods are supposed to be painful, and she sent me on my way. I was fourteen at the time. Still, mum and I persisted and every time I had my period, which was every two weeks, I would find myself at the GP surgery seeking answers for my excruciating pain and collapsing episodes.