06 - "Are you sure it's not all in your head?" A Journey to Diagnose Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Ryba, Georgia, King, Jess
2024 · W7045699795
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Book synopsis After years of chronic abdominal pain, numerous tests that showed no abnormalities, and being told that it was “just menstrual pain,” I finally found a doctor who diagnosed my endometriosis. However, years later my symptoms worsened, and I learned of endometriosis’ ‘evil cousin,’ adenomyosis, which led to a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at the age of 32. I hope that sharing my arduous journey towards receiving a full diagnosis and treatment will contribute to more awareness of these conditions and remind women of their right to advocate for their health care. About Georgia Georgia Ryba, BM Respite Care Associate at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI)
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Living Library: Bringing Stories of Women’s Health to the Forefront Oral Interviews Collection 06 - "Are you sure it's not all in your head?" A Journey to Diagnose Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Loading... Description Book synopsis After years of chronic abdominal pain, numerous tests that showed no abnormalities, and being told that it was “just menstrual pain,” I finally found a doctor who diagnosed my endometriosis. However, years later my symptoms worsened, and I learned of endometriosis’ ‘evil cousin,’ adenomyosis, which led to a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at the age of 32. I hope that sharing my arduous journey towards receiving a full diagnosis and treatment will contribute to more awareness of these conditions and remind women of their right to advocate for their health care. About Georgia Georgia Ryba, BM Respite Care Associate at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) Publication Date 2-2-2024 Recommended Citation Ryba, Georgia and King, Jess, "06 - "Are you sure it's not all in your head?" A Journey to Diagnose Endometriosis and Adenomyosis" (2024). Living Library: Bringing Stories of Women’s Health to the Forefront Oral Interviews Collection. 6. https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/livinglibrary2024/6

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