Grief. Addiction. Endometriosis. It’s a trifecta of hurt for Jessica, who just wants the pain to stop.

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Additional references:

Women and pain: Disparities in experience and treatment

Recurrence of endometriosis after hysterectomy

For women of color, the 'healthcare gap' is real and deadly

Lena Dunham on Her Decision to Have a Hysterectomy at 31

Other resources:

Endometriosis Foundation of America

Nancy's Nook

MN Endo Warriors

Dr. Eric Heegaard is an endometriosis specialist in Minnesota, co-host of The Endocast and on faculty at Hennepin Healthcare.

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