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My Mother and Grandmother Both Have Endometriosis, and Doctors Still Dismissed Me

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As told to Marnie GoodfriendMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month.As a teenager, I knew that my periods weren’t normal. I was in a lot of pain, and I bled through heavy tampons and super maxi pads even though I changed them frequently. I asked other girls on my cheer team, “Is your time of the month really painful?” Some said they experienced pain, but mine was so bad that I would have to miss or leave school early. One day, someone said they saw blood on the back of my pants in front of everyone. I had no idea and was so embarrassed.I also have pelvic floor dysfunction, which, at the time, I...

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