Grief. Addiction. Endometriosis. It’s a trifecta of hurt for Jessica, who just wants the pain to stop.
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Additional references:
Women and pain: Disparities in experience and treatment
Recurrence of endometriosis after hysterectomy
For women of color, the 'healthcare gap' is real and deadly
Lena Dunham on Her Decision to Have a Hysterectomy at 31
Other resources:
Endometriosis Foundation of America
Nancy's Nook
MN Endo Warriors
Dr. Eric Heegaard is an endometriosis specialist in Minnesota, co-host of The Endocast and on faculty at Hennepin Healthcare.
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