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Endometriosis

I have endometriosis but didn't want a laparoscopy to find out how bad it is. I've always wanted children and understand that it will probably take me longer to conceive than if I didn't.

I am 24 and decided to leave university in my first year of it when I was 19 to work instead. I decided a year ago I wanted to go back to university but then my endometriosis pain got worse and it was a reminder of how badly I wanted children as well as my own success, because I see having children as a success and magical thing. My partner and I have decided on starting my course we will start trying, it means if I magically fall pregnant straight away I will have completed the first year and go back after the baby is born and if it doesn't happen then I may end up completing the course before I fall pregnant.

I often feel guilt about not being 'successful' before starting a family like so many other women do in this

high power city, but I also know how devastated I would be if I couldn't have children.

I just thought I would share my story

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