Endometriosis, a disease that can devastate fertility and cause severe pain, is a progressive or chronic condition and sufferer Deanna Flynn Wallis, 28, said it had taken an “enormous emotional and physical toll” on her.
This week the South Australian government announced the launch of an official inquiry into the disease to examine its prevalence and effect on the state’s women, and drill into the latest research and how to improve treatment and support. “This important inquiry will shine a light on endometriosis and ensure we are doing all we can to better support women across our state.”“I was constantly in and out of doctors’ rooms, getting X-rays, ultrasounds and was even diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” she said.
“People made up rumours I was pregnant, it took a massive mental toll. Being so young, you do start thinking ‘maybe they are right, maybe there’s something wrong with me.’