My first symptom was when I was 11 years old. I vividly remember being in so much pain that I was not able to stand. Despite countless doctors visits, it took two decades to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids. Due to the horrendously long diagnostic delay, the endometriosis had progressed to the point where organ failure was an imminent risk and a hysterectomy was the best option for the adenomyosis. After these diseases took so much from me, I decided to dedicate my time and energy to changing things for others. So that, hopefully, future generations do not have to suffer like we have.