Endometriosis causes the lining of your uterus (the endometrium) to grow in tissues other than the uterus, causing severe cramping, heavy bleeding, abnormal bleeding and spotting, clotting, and digestive trouble.
Source: https://www.kellymoralesobgyn.com/blog/endometriosis-in-teens-what-you-need-to-know
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Excellent resource:
Jeans Hailes: Endometriosis
Other:
Teens Health: Endometriosis
EAUS: About Endometriosis
WillowBgyn: Endometriosis in teens
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Jean Hailes: Management and treatment
Relieving pain suggestions:
Health line: 31 Ways to Help Relieve Endometriosis Pain
Treatment options:
The Womans: Treating endometriosis
Excellent resource:
Jean Hailes: Endometriosis
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Excellent resource:
Jean Hailes: Endometriosis
