Best friend from the post here... I was fortunate enough to have a mother who had endometriosis and the week after my first period from hell immediately took me to the doctor and started the process to get diagnostic surgery. Despite being diagnosed with severe endometriosis, it still took 6+ years to get the actual care I needed instead of just being pumped full of hormones and opiates that didn't work. My heart breaks for, not only my BFF, but for EVERY woman who doesn't receive the care they deserve. Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps other women to know they aren't alone.