Actress Zainab Balogun has narrated her journey with the struggle with stage 4 Endometriosis.
She took to her Instagram page, noting that she is sharing her experience to inspire others who are suffering with the same illness.
Zainab wrote, "This time last year I was reminded that it was Endometriosis Awareness month. After a year I wasn't ready to share. Stage 4 Endometriosis they said.
"I took this picture just after I noticed I was losing my hair as a result of treatment. It took a lot not to burst into tears because I love my hair! To see batches of it in my hands stung. It still does but we're gonna get it back
"I was really happy to finally have an accurate diagnosis because it meant I finally knew the root of twenty-something years of excruciating pain. I liken the pain to someone taking a barbed wire to your insides and twisting it continuously for days on end. Its not mere period cramps, aches or discomfort. Its vicious pain!
"Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Its an unseen chronic condition that is often misdiagnosed. It doesn't get enough attention or research. Endometriosis is when tissue lining the uterus grows outside of it. Endo lesions can form everywhere from the lungs, intestines, ovaries, fallopian tubes and more.
"There is no cure for Endometriosis but medical intervention allows women to live somewhat of a normal life by managing symptoms. So this post is about encouraging women to seek answer for the little and big pains they feel. Is it a missed period, fibroids, heavy cycles, naval bleeding, hormone imbalance, fertility issues. Whatever it is, you can't be afraid to pursue it for a healthier life. Don't dismiss your pain ladies and get a Gynaecologist that cares!"
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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