My first period started at 13 years old. I had really bad acne through adolescent. Along with my skin issues I had really heavy periods that lasted 7 days. At that time I didn’t know it was a condition I had that affected my menstrual cycle. In 2008 I was hospitalized at a public hospital from a ruptured cyst on my right ovary. It was then I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I was placed on a waiting list. it has been over 2 years and I have lost interest in waiting.

I went to another gynae at a private Centre, but surgery is 300,000, which I cannot afford. I was given an alternative which is an injection for 6 months which would shrink the endometriosis but that too is quite expensive.

I have written to companies for assistance, nothing came up. I suppose companies in jamaica aren’t too keen in helping people.

I am not sure of the stage of my endo but whenever it acts up, I got fluid coming from my belly button and a constant swelling above my right hip. Living with the constant pain is difficult because it affects my mood and how I function in my every day life. I am now accustom to doing multiple ultrasounds and hearing about the cysts on my ovaries.

I am now 32 years old and for the past 2 years I have to be on contraceptives with a break after every 3 months. I would love to have a child but I am not sure of the possibility.

My aim is to continue been positive and pray for divine intervention.