My life with endometriosis | Diagnosis, surgery, and future fertility | Too Much Information

What does it feel like to have endometriosis? Is there a cure? Is surgery always needed? Does endometriosis make you infertile? In this episode of Too Much Information, we one real woman and one expert reveal the reality of life with endometriosis: from years of misdiagnosis and excruciating pain, to surgery, recovery, and fertility fears. Guest Lucy shares her powerful story of how endo has shaped her life, relationships, and mental health. Award-winning fertility nurse Francesca Steyn takes a stand for every woman who's suffered for too long. Together, they answer the big questions: What is endometriosis? Is it connected to depression? How painful is endo surgery? Why does it take so long to be diagnosed? What can you do when you feel ignored by doctors? This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is: living with endometriosis worried they might have endometriosis preparing for laparoscopy surgery struggling to get a diagnosis supporting a loved one through a diagnosis. 🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that doesn’t sugarcoat the facts. Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@too.much.info.podcast⁠. Endometriosis support and resources: For trustworthy information: ⁠Endometriosis UK⁠ For online and face-to-face support: ⁠Endo Warriors⁠ To speak to a nurse: ⁠The Endometriosis Foundation's FREE nurse helpline⁠ To check your period symptoms and generate a note to take to your GP: ⁠Wellbeing of Women's Period Symptoms Checker⁠ About our guests: Lucy Babbs is 31-year old speech and language therapist with a no-filter approach to women's health. Fran Steyn is a mum of two and award-winning fertility and women's health nurse, with 20 years of experience.