Resources· 3/18/2026 · 8 min read
Diagnosis journey in Africa: a practical guide
Who to turn to, what tests to request, what words to use. A practical guide, written with doctors from the continent.
Read moreArticles, stories and resources to live better with endometriosis — written by women, for women.
African women share their experience with endometriosis.
« For ten years I was told the pain was just part of being a woman. The day I heard the word "endometriosis", I could finally name what I was living. Sister Endo Africa gave me a mirror: I wasn't crazy, I wasn't alone. »
« The listening circles changed something in me. Hearing other sisters tell their story was like hearing mine in stereo. You come out stronger. »
« For ten years I was told the pain was just part of being a woman. The day I heard the word "endometriosis", I could finally name what I was living. Sister Endo Africa gave me a mirror: I wasn't crazy, I wasn't alone. »
« The listening circles changed something in me. Hearing other sisters tell their story was like hearing mine in stereo. You come out stronger. »