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For Bec Hansen, a photographer from Brisbane, Australia, being diagnosed with Endometriosis didn’t quite come as a surprise — but that doesn’t mean it didn’t sideline her life.

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It’s important we don’t judge people on the small glimpse we have into their lives from pictures.

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My story is hard to digest. There are so many layers in my life which all impact one another. Decoding it for others to understand is both my purpose, and a curse.

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When she realized how little information was available for holistic or alternative methods of treating Endometriosis, London-based writer and podcaster Jessica Duffin decided to make a media brand of her own.

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For Jordanna Tucker, her Endometriosis diagnosis was as most women’s is: “drawn out and well overdue.” The 26-year-old Queensland native is now a graphic designer, and has put a lot of her skills to use on social media, where she…

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For Hayley Ray, the first symptoms of Endometriosis started innocuously enough. By 12 or 13-years-old, she was experiencing increased bleeding during periods, clots, and cramping in her abdomen.

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Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus — the endometrium — grows outside of the uterus.

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When it comes to endometriosis awareness, there aren’t quite enough people speaking out about what’s an increasingly common disorder that can cause a lot of discomfort and reduction in one’s quality of life.

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This brought me my platform, and now I can help others get diagnosed and prep, and not feel alone if they have to get a hysterectomy at a young age.

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Megan Gilbride, known best to her thousands of followers as “Wonderful U,” has spent the better part of the past decade building her name as a style blogger and influencer.