Margaret Kalms

The symbols in this image show some of the many symptoms that people with endometriosis frequently have to cope with.

Endometriosis pain has often been described as burning, penetrating heat. Heavy, irregular or continuous bleeding can indicate the presence of endometriosis.

Back pain, cramps and shooting nerve pain.

Pain that shoots sharply up and down the nerves of the body.

Having a headache as well as sharp pelvic pain.

Endometriosis symptoms are often private and are therefore hidden and can be difficult to talk about.