MISS UNIVERSE 2012 Olivia Culpo was in “agony” for a long time before she was finally diagnosed with endometriosis, a painful, common condition that causes the uterine lining to grow outside of the uterus.
OLIVIA CULPO declares :
<<Tomorrow all new episode of #theculposisters 9/8c on @TLC In today’s society, women are not empowered to be the expert of our own body. Being made to feel like my chronic pain was an overreaction was disheartening and confusing. Who was I to disagree with not one, not two, but many highly educated and well-intending doctors? Funny enough, it was the stories I found on Reddit forums, YouTube videos, and instagram accounts that validated what I knew to be true- that my symptoms were not normal and the doctors were wrong.
After dozens of wrong turns, I finally landed on the truth, which was that I had severe endometriosis and needed surgery if there was any hope to salvage my reproductive organs. If it wasn’t for those who shared their stories on random blog posts, I never would have found the courage to keep advocating for myself. It’s a gift to be able to pay it forward by sharing my story.
I hope that if nothing else this is a reminder to trust yourself above all and fight for yourself even if it feels like you’re a one woman army! I love hearing your stories over DM so much- so grateful for our little endo community on here.>>