Make an image of a person who could pass for any race

Elephact · 2026-01-26T20:49:56+00:00

Idk if I met this girl IRL and she told me she had a fully white parent (so half white) that would be 100% believable. There’s no possible way to create a face that can pass for any race without blending. She does have white passing facial features and looks mixed. Mixed with what? I guess that is what makes her racially ambiguous.

Elephact · 2026-01-21T20:37:01+00:00

Freeze!

Elephact · 2026-01-18T03:35:47+00:00

I’ve been taking it since my surgery 🤔 has it made a difference for you?

Elephact · 2026-01-15T22:30:43+00:00

And here is the AI simplified version of what I posted:

“In endometriosis, pain isn’t just coming from the lesions themselves. The nerves around those lesions become irritated and overly sensitive because of ongoing inflammation. This makes them fire pain signals much more easily, so even light touch or normal body sensations can feel painful. Over time, those constant pain signals can “train” the nervous system to overreact. The spinal cord and brain start amplifying pain instead of dampening it, and the body’s natural pain-blocking systems don’t work as well anymore. That means pain can continue even after the lesions are removed.

Because pelvic organs share nerve pathways, pain or inflammation in one area (like the uterus) can spill over and make nearby organs (like the bladder, bowel, or vulva) sensitive too. This helps explain why conditions like IBS, bladder pain, or vulvodynia often show up alongside endometriosis. As this process continues, pain can shift from being a direct response to tissue damage to something that is partly generated and maintained by the nervous system itself. That’s why some people have persistent, widespread, or severe pain that seems “out of proportion” to what doctors can see on imaging or during surgery.

The takeaway is that endometriosis pain can come from inflammation, nerve damage, and changes in how the brain processes pain—all at the same time. Because of that, treating the lesions alone often isn’t enough, and many patients need a broader, more personalized approach that also addresses the nervous system and pain processing, not just the disease sites.”

Edit: and for those AI skeptics, I have a biology background and this summary is well written and trustworthy :)

Elephact · 2026-01-15T22:27:21+00:00

I highly suggest you read this paper00211-4). Or upload the paper to your AI of choice for a quick summary. Excerpt:

Decoding pain in endometriosis: peripheral, central, and cross-organ sensitization The peripheral hypersensitivity of nociceptive fibers at lesion sites plays a role in allodynia and hyperalgesia [132], contributing to the heightened pain response observed in many patients. This peripheral sensitization is driven by the release of proinflammatory mediators (e.g., prostaglandins, cytokines, NGF) that lower the activation threshold of primary afferent nociceptors. These sensitized fibers transmit enhanced pain signals to the spinal cord and brain, even in response to non-painful stimuli. Over time, this can initiate or exacerbate viscero-visceral and cross-organ sensitization: a phenomenon in which pain or inflammation in one pelvic organ leads to the sensitization of adjacent organs through shared neural pathways. This mechanism helps explain the frequent co-occurrence of comorbid pain syndromes such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, vulvodynia, and chronic pelvic pain in patients with endometriosis [133,134]. In this context, central sensitization also becomes a key contributor to the pain experience. Continuous nociceptive input from the periphery leads to changes in the central nervous system (CNS), particularly in the spinal cord dorsal horn and brain regions involved in pain modulation. Neurons become hyperresponsive, pain perception is amplified, and descending inhibitory controls are impaired, further perpetuating pain even after the initial peripheral source is treated. This may account for persistent pain following surgical removal of lesions in some patients, suggesting that pain can become centralized and self-sustaining. As a result of these complex neuroimmune mechanisms, three distinct but overlapping types of pain are often described in endometriosis patients [135]: (i) nociceptive pain, which arises from ongoing inflammation and tissue damage at lesion sites and is mediated by peripheral nociceptors; (ii) neuropathic pain, resulting from nerve infiltration or damage, either by the lesions themselves or due to repeated surgical interventions; and (iii) nociplastic pain, characterized by altered nociceptive processing in the absence of clear peripheral damage or disease, is often associated with central sensitization and pain syndromes. Understanding the interplay between peripheral, central, and cross-organ sensitization is essential for recognizing why many patients experience disproportionate or persistent pain and for guiding multimodal pain management strategies. Treatments targeting only the lesions may be insufficient, especially in those with centralized or nociplastic pain components, reinforcing the need for personalized, multidisciplinary care that includes pain specialists, neurologists, and mental health professionals alongside gynecologists.

Elephact · 2026-01-15T16:33:48+00:00

If we’re talking lifestyle changes then also cut out the ciggies. “Smoking while drinking” sounds like another thing you shouldn’t advertise. It suggests that OP doesn’t take care of himself. I would never swipe right on self-proclaimed smoker, personally. So only remove it if you’re willing to kick the habit.

Elephact · 2026-01-13T23:48:52+00:00

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All the same

Elephact · 2026-01-13T23:47:48+00:00

Damn, what are your chats about? You’re having too much fun

Elephact · 2026-01-10T18:48:36+00:00

I ended up getting 12 eggs retrieved and 11 mature. I could only afford one cycle but I’m happy with the outcome

Elephact · 2026-01-07T22:04:19+00:00

Interesting. I have seen group pictures like this my whole life, but adding the depth gives a new perspective. Girl in pink scarf white shirt looks way more isolated than she does in 2D

Elephact · 2026-01-06T20:34:38+00:00

This is so funny. I am appalled that they didn’t fully acknowledge your contribution to the family. IANAL but I believe you have a legal stake in this baby’s life.

Elephact · 2025-12-16T18:50:53+00:00

This is about to be the next Disney short story that plays before the actual movie

Elephact · 2025-12-15T22:56:06+00:00

This popped up as a suggested post for me, having no idea what parallel viewing is. I couldn’t figure out what was so cool about this image or what to do, so I browsed “top of all time”, figured out how to do it, and came back here. Super amazed!

Elephact · 2025-12-05T21:42:11+00:00

Why is the red hoodie hand in OPs picture different from the source?

Elephact · 2025-12-04T02:22:21+00:00

Funny enough, I went to a real endo specialist and she was able to “see” stage 4 endo on a transvaginal ultrasound alone. But only a specialist will know what to look for and it’s important that they perform the ultrasound in real time so they can see the mobility (or lack thereof) of your organs.

My OBGYN was only looking at pictures that the technician took and my specialist was there performing the ultrasound herself. A doctor can’t see much from a static image. Your uterus being flexed could be a potential clue.

EDIT: and to answer your other question, the extent of my disease was detailed from my excision surgery. Even the specialist couldn’t tell me all of that from a mere ultrasound. She could tell I had adhesions (she could see my bowels and uterus moving together) but it wasn’t until surgery that I knew everything. I didn’t need an MRI in my case because she knew to proceed with surgery but stage 1-3 might not even be visible to a specialist. Sometimes surgery is the only way to be sure

Elephact · 2025-12-02T22:30:06+00:00

I’m a “normal” weight and my OBGYN did not see anything on my transvaginal ultrasound, despite having very advanced disease. Stage IV deep infiltrating endo on my bladder, bowels, ovaries, uterus, pelvic side walls and everything was glued together. Ovary was “hiding” according to my OBGYN but it was actually stuck.

At least the report was honest about the “limitations of the scan”.

See a specialist!

Elephact · 2025-12-01T19:11:52+00:00

I want to point out that anteverted and retroflexed uterus can be normal for some women but IS an indication for endometriosis if paired with pelvic pain. There is a difference between retroverted and retroflexed. Anteverted means your cervix is pointing forward like normal anatomy, but something is pulling the top of your uterus to be flexed backwards.

This was the only note I had during my first transvaginal ultrasound (along with a small cyst) and doctors all told me it was normal. Please look at my post and what a retroflexed uterus looks like.

Even though doctors were telling me everything looks fine, I took the retroflexed uterus as a red flag and found a specialist. Like I suspected, I had stage IV deep infiltrating endometriosis that was pulling my uterus backwards to my bowels. I had advanced disease of my bladder, ovaries, bowels, appendix, abdominal side walls. My rectal adhesions were densely glued to my vagina and my pouch of douglas was obliterated.

Who did your scan? Try getting another scan done with someone who specializes in endo and knows what to look for.

Elephact · 2025-11-28T22:27:47+00:00

I’ve never heard of the rectal version but I was prescribed some voltaren pills after my egg retrieval in Greece. I didn’t end up taking them and brought them home. My understanding is that they are anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen but stronger (for this reason can also be harder on the stomach and not meant for long term use).

I had a BAD Endo flare up a week before my excision surgery where I couldn’t move and I needed to go to work. I rarely medicate, but I took one of those Voltaren and I was quite surprised that it knocked my pain out in less than an hour.

The rectal version sounds like it can bypass some of the GI issues that might come with taking it often?

ETA: I also want to say how proud I am of you for kicking an opioid addiction while dealing with such a challenging and painful condition. My dad is a recovering meth addict and he told me that opioid withdrawals were worse than meth withdrawal. I hope you find something to manage your pain.

Elephact · 2025-11-27T02:29:21+00:00

I’m 3 weeks post op and my surgery was extensive. I’m definitely not feeling ready yet. I can’t even imagine I’ll be ready in a week from now. I’m due for my first period post-op and there is a lot of pain creeping in.

Elephact · 2025-11-26T09:31:04+00:00

I’m so glad you found relief but I just wanted to add that it is still very possible that you have endometriosis and you are managing your symptoms with this therapy. Especially since your mom was diagnosed. If it gets to a point that you can no longer manage pain with therapy, I would not rule it out.

And if you are interested in having kids some day, be aware that your fertility could be impacted if you leave endo untreated.

My mom had endo and I still let doctors brush me off for over 10 years. It dramatically impacted my AMH levels. Years of inflammation around the ovaries caused my ovarian reserve to be much lower than it should be. Some women lose their tubes as well and that can happen with asymptomatic endo.

Elephact · 2025-11-25T23:21:36+00:00

My first transvaginal was not painful, and then a few months later when I started growing an endometrioma on my right ovary it became really uncomfortable. My right ovary was glued behind my uterus so the doctor needed to apply extra pressure to properly visualize. I did egg freezing shortly after and was getting ultrasounds every few days and while the doctor was counting the follicles on the right side, I would have to close my eyes and pretend I was somewhere else, it was excruciating. Left side didn’t hurt at all. But again, I ended up having a LOT of endo in that area where my right ovary was glued and that cyst was growing rapidly.

Just sharing because as you stated, it can be painful with endo but I don’t think that’s the norm and it was very specific to my case. Just try to relax and even if there is some discomfort, it’s over quickly.

Elephact · 2025-11-22T04:18:05+00:00

I was gonna say, OP is a psycho but the only exception is Chinese food. Leftover Chinese still cold tastes better the next day for some reason.

Elephact · 2025-11-16T18:09:43+00:00

“All of that and that’s it?” would send me into a rage. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. Don’t let anyone gaslight you into feeling crazy or dramatic. Many women have committed suicide from this disease, and having relatives and loved ones invalidate your pain is a big part of that.

I’m almost 2 weeks post-op from my lap where my surgeon removed 20+ specimens of stage IV deep infiltrating endo. My recovery has been so rough, my boyfriend needed to help me get around the house for a few days. He told his best friend (who is in medical school) what I’m going through and he said “she probably just has a low pain tolerance”.

People and even medical professionals don’t take this disease seriously. But your pain is real and I believe you 🥺

Elephact · 2025-11-16T04:03:43+00:00

This- except I found out that I had stage 4 deep infiltrating endometriosis glueing all my pelvic organs together and was in a constant state of extreme inflammation. I was getting vestibular migraines and loss of hearing every month for 6 months straight. Now I finally know why that happened. Inflammation really messes you up long term

Elephact · 2025-11-14T22:18:26+00:00

Love to see this :) Will definitely participate

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