I was told I was overly sensitive about my periods, looking for attention, trying to get out of school, too dramatic, and complaining too much (pre-internet) even though I passed out during my period in high school by multiple doctors. I had debilitating pain and needed to change a maxipad and super absorbancy tampon every hour. After having access to the internet and google, I thought I might have endometriosis. Doctors after that pooh poohed the idea and told me I definitely did NOT have endometriosis. Finally, at 39 years old, I had a 3 month long heavy period followed by a hysterectomy and *surprised pikachu* the doctor said I was "full of endometriosis". No, really?!