Mel was diagnosed with Endometriosis when she was 21.  Now 28, Mel and her husband are hoping to expand their  family.

Mel’s Journey:  I was diagnosed and have had two surgeries since. Now trying to conceive seems harder then ever and about to go through IVF. But I am also very lucky to have such a wonderful family and a supportive husband with a fur baby! =)

Words of Advice: Live a healthy life. I find that whenever I eat bad and don’t exercise pain gets a lot worse for me. But whenever I am leading a healthy lifestyle it helps a lot. Weirdly enough gluten seems to be a big problem with me, and my pain gets worse when ever I eat it so I just stay away from it. Also don’t be scared to go to the dr. and demand a specialist, it is not normal to have such bad period pain where you can’t walk!

The Last Word:  Stay strong and healthy!

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I want to send a special Thank You out to Mel for being brave enough to share her personal story, struggle, and victories with us today.  You are a beautiful, brave, and strong woman.   Here’s to hoping your IVF treatments go smoothly! Keep us posted.  Yours, Lisa.

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And if YOU would like to share your story, please let me know.  The best part about this disease is the strong network of love and support from our fellow EndoWarriors, and our friends and family, too.