Endometriosis Awareness month | What is Endo? What are the symptoms? My Endo Journey - Surgery|

Hi everyone! Welcome back to my channel or if its your first time here you are very welcome!
Today's video is very different! I hope you don't mind but I've decided to be very honest and open up about my journey with Endometriosis which has been on going for about 7 years.
March is Endometriosis Awareness month and I felt like it was my duty to help spread awareness before the month ended, to help other girls and woman have an earlier diagnosis.
Some information:
1 in 10 woman have endometriosis, however it is a very unknown disease.
Endo is ranked as the 15th most painful disease!
It takes on average 8 years to get diagnosed!
It is the second most common gynaecological disorder in the UK, yet most people have never even heard of it before.
On January 29th 2021 I was finally, officially diagnosed with Endometriosis after a few months of more intense pain and sickness. A doctor discovered I had a growth on an ovary and informed me I would need surgery to remove the growth and that he would be able to see if I had endometriosis whilst he done the laparoscopic surgery. I was terrified for the surgery as I was quite unaware of what it all meant. Would I lose an ovary? Was it possible I had ovarian cancer? How badly will the possible endometriosis have effected my body?
However I also felt very relieved after 6 years of taking myself to the Doctor, someone was finally willing to check if I had this disease growing in my body.
I awoke from surgery to a confirmation of endometriosis but was thankfully informed my fertility was ok.
Since the surgery my recovery has had its ups and downs but I fell incredibly relieved to have my pain significantly reduced and I am excited to see how I will feel when I fully mend.
The most important info is in the first 15-20 mins of this video and then I talk about my own personal story a little more, incase it help even one woman or girl understand the journey to being diagnosed a little better.
The main goal of this video is to SPREAD AWARENESS. I feel very honoured to be able to share my story with all of you, not only to help spread awareness of this very UNKNOWN disease but to hopefully help open up the conversation more about Woman's health. We must not feel ashamed or afraid to talk about any pain or sickness we may have, lets EMPOWER each other to help end the stigma surrounding Woman's health.
I am committed to continuing to raise awareness so girls & woman know what to look out for and can seek proper care before its too late and the disease has caused irreversible effects.
I understand a huge portion of my following are dancers, I hope you don't mind me posting this video but can understand I have done it so if any of you have a rare disease or any kind of health problem or injury you won't give up on your dreams of being the best dancer you can possibly be. This disease was in my body during my most successful competitive and professional dance moments - it did not stop me & it never will!
Finally, thank you so much for watching this video. Please try to share this video with all girls in your life, every girl you know as you do not know who is suffering in silence and you could help relieve them of pain and problems in their future.
As always thank you so much for the love and support,
Amy-Mae
Some websites, videos, instagrams & links I have found useful
www.endometrio...
www.womensheal...
• Dr Larisa On The Truth...
• Endometriosis
www.nhs.uk/con...
www.mayoclinic...
INSTAGRAM:
@endometriosis.uk
@endo.dietian
@livingwithendometriosis_
@the_endo_space

[@theressomethinonyawface4581]

You are so strong! You go girl and we must raise awareness!

[@AmymaeDolan]

Thank you x

[@brennalogue9762]

As someone with a chronic condition (epilepsy), a nurse, a dancer, and most importantly a woman, I can’t thank you enough or tell you how amazing you are for posting this. Way to go, girl. This takes serious strength!

[@kathrynfirth422]

One of my very best friends has endometriosis...our GP didn't even know what it was. He had to look it up in the medical dictionary in his office which just blows my mind! So important to talk about the condition as openly as you just have!

[@RhonaMiller]

Oh my gosh Amy ❤ I'm also an endo warrior I had no idea you had endometriosis as well well done for being so barve to open up about it for yourself Thank you for being so open about it Be brave you've got this endo warrior 💛

[@bethankeen3717]

So proud of you of you for speaking out about this and creating awareness! You have such courage! Such an inspiration, love you so so much ❤️ Keep being the incredible, inspirational person that you are x

[@jadebarton6178]

Hi Amy Mae I have a chronic illness I have chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I found this video is interesting and it made me feel like am not the only one with a chronic illness and we can get through it. You are so strong Amy Mae and I know you will fight this. I will support you all the way. Keep spreading awareness 💛💛💛💛💛

[@aiden4156]

I found you on the source of inspiration zoom and you are extraordinary! You motivate so many people and I was so inspired by just 30 minutes of you talking! You are a ray of sunshine in this darkness. Keep it up :)

[@zoelouisekavanagh]

Wow amymae!you are so strong,so beyond proud of you,you are so inspirational and such a beautiful dancer,I hope I can be like you one day🥰☺️⚡️

[@meabhconneely]

So beyond proud of you Amy mae 😘🙏🏻! You’re a true star x

[@AmymaeDolan]

Thank you for all the continues support!

[@sallyrickerson9139]

I believe you are one of the sweetest wise young ladies I have watched on You tube. Thank you for discussion on this topic. ~ I am so sorry Amy Mae you have suffered with this condition. God bless you dear one and I pray you will never suffer this pain again. ~ How you dance with this is truly a miracle. Hugs. Love and peace.

[@marlened520]

Thank you for sharing your experience. You're so courageous and inspirational. I hope you'll stay healthy for many years. You're trully an amazig person Amy-Mae. Your videos give me so much strenght to keep moving and not giving up. Again, a huge thank you!

[@Anna-qn8cg]

I just felt like crying when she started to . You are so brave to do this Amy Mae . I am such a big fan of you and I love you and I just think you are so amazing .

[@latonyiabrown4336]

Reply confirmation fact help female organs with diseases call endometriosis white women disease I'm black woman single adult career title but skin different 56yrs old now diseases endometriosis advocate since 1998 screaming out for people like me just regular people life alone diseases call endometriosis life .relating our children's health

[@ariahynes7760]

Amy-Mae, my heart goes out to you. I got diagnosed PCOS very late, even after an endocrinologist looked at my results and said she has it, but she's too young unlit I said I need a gynecologist referral! When I came back from Europe in pain every day. The GYN took me seriously. And diagnosed me that day, but I do have to check for flare-ups at 17 and starting symptoms at age 14.

[@jessmiller3533]

Such an amazing role model Amy Mae, just incredible for sharing xxxx

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

ive got a rare condition myself and spread awareness to others. your really strong telling us about your life challenges cause others im sure arent comfortable talkng about it...

[@AcheliusDecimus]

I totally have a profound respect women who can bare these levels of pain. This condition is no joke.

[@reelrince5665]

You are amazing! It takes so much bravery to stand up and talk about things like this, and it really needs to be done more. I had an ovarian cyst a while ago, and it was difficult for me to talk about and to go see a doctor. I wish you the best in dealing with your endometriosis, and thank you so much for this video.

[@mgbeepiano]

Thank you so so much for sharing your story. I have been having similar symptoms getting worse every month and am a fellow artist. It's a unique experience dealing with chronic pain as a high functioning professional musician (or any creative), hearing your experience in the crowd of endo videos was really relatable for me and resonates deep. I am in the middle of this potential endo diagnostic process; hoping for the best for both of us and so glad I came across your channel. Much love 💜

[@katfernandez4415]

I started having pain and severe pain when I was 11. Ever month I miss school because of the pain, I couldn't even walk, I can't even comprehend being able to dance. I finally diagnosed and ended up having to have a complete hysterectomy.

[@mathildebaudot3534]

Merci pour cette vidéo ! Tu es incroyablement forte ! Tu es toujours souriante, tu diffuses la joie et la bonne humeur autour de toi alors que tu as cette maladie si difficile. Tu es une danseuse exceptionnelle et tu as beaucoup de forces pour surmonter la douleur et faire une performance si incroyable sur scène. Tu es très courageuse de raconter ton histoire à tant de monde. Je t'en remercie, tu as raison, c'est important d'en parler. Bon courage pour la suite !

[@Maria-ij8cg]

Thank you so much for talking about this topic.

[@AmymaeDolan]

Thank you for the support!

[@frankieb43]

Thank you for sharing. Its incredible how much you have achieved and how you managed to perform with all of this going on ❤️

[@denisejurado8335]

Appreciate you so much Amy Mae! Thank you! Truly are a warrior ❤️

[@lisamatthew7094]

Have you ever tried herbal medications it worked for me with no side effects whatsoever with the help of DR MABOSA HERBAL on KZbin.

[@zoemurray7621]

Thank you for sharing this Amy-Mae, you are so brave and strong, big props to you

[@jesusgomez4622]

Sorry I have stayed at the Google Translator a paragraph. Short and paste things, for not knowing English. Exhibiting your illness makes you more humane before others and makes your effort and sacrifice much more meritorious. My maximum admiration and respect towards you Miss Amy and all women in general, because you are those who bring life to this world. Much encouragement and strength. I hope the problem is improving. A Spanish saying says that: You can most who want him to can. Perdona se me ha quedado en el google translator un parrafo. Cosas del corta y pega, por no saber inglés. El exponer tu enfermedad te hace más humana ante los demás y hace que tu esfuerzo y sacrificio sea mucho mas meritorio. Mi máxima admiración y respeto hacia usted señorita Amy y a todas las mujeres en general, porque sois vosotras las que traeis la vida a este mundo. Mucho ánimo y fuerza. Espero que el problema vaya mejorando. Un refrán español dice que: Puede más el que quiere que el puede.

[@MinneapolisMadeCole]

My obgyn pretty much diagnosed me the same day I went in because of what my cyst showed on the ultrasound/chocolate cyst.

[@charityfryan5445]

I had some pain and found out it was endometrosis. I had it burned off and a different doctors office offered me a pill to manage the pain. I know when I was eating mainly fruits and veggies especially smoothies I felt so much better. Then I also found out that I have a rare disease called partial empty sella which has to do with the pituitary gland and hormones. So I am on some hormones to try to manage the ovarian cysts. The rupturing of ovarian cysts are not fun at all I had one that put me on the floor crawling to the front door.

[@jesusgomez4622]

Congratulations Miss Amy. Much encouragement. I discovered Riverdance by chance on KZbin. And after seeing the performances since 1994, and especially the acting in 2018 for Pope Francis, in my opinion you are the best and most wonderful of all the dancers who have intervened in Riverdance. I wish you long and successful life and I hope to see her dance in many years more. I hope you understand these words, because I am Spanish and I do not speak English, but I use the Google Translator and I fix. My children who are older than you speak English and the older has visited that wonderful Ireland country. Felicidades señorita Amy. Mucho ánimo. He descubierto Riverdance por casualidad en youtube. Y despues de ver las actuaciones desde 1994, y en especial la actuacion en 2018 para Pope Francis, en mi opinion es usted la mejor y mas maravillosa de todas las bailarinas que han intervenido en Riverdance. Le deseo larga y exitosa vida y espero verla bailar en muchos años mas.Espero que entienda estas palabras, pues soy español y no hablo ingles, pero utilizo el google translator y me arreglo. Mis hijos que son mayores que usted si hablan el ingles y el mayor ha visitado ese maravilloso pais Irlanda.

[@jessicamoore4944]

Thoughts and prayers for you, Amy Mae, not a fun disease by a long shot 😞 To spread awareness (as a redhead, I was told this by an endometriosis survivor) but your odds of having or getting endometriosis is higher if you’re a natural redhead or have a redheaded parent. So if you’re having doubts, get checked out anyway. Also check out AF Nutrition on Instagram, she is an expert on nutrition and health for endo. ☺️ Sometimes people don’t get checked out for years until the pain has gotten unbearable and by then damage has already been done. If you’re wondering at all... get checked out and be your own best advocate!

[@kellicovington2152]

Did exercising sometimes induce your pain? Thank you for sharing this!

[@rexsines8639]

Such a beautiful woman who has such a strong core 🌹😊

[@ami.amelie_3]

Hiiii!!

[@AmymaeDolan]

Hi

[@ami.amelie_3]

@@AmymaeDolan Hi! I think you did such a good job of this video! It's such an important thing to talk about and I haven't experienced it myself but I know how bad it can affect people. Thank you so much for talking about this and I hope that you don't get affected by this too much.

[@MinneapolisMadeCole]

I have another ultrasound in december to see if my over 4 inch cyst got smaller or bigger, and I'm afraid that it's gonna be gone and they won't wanna do the surgery, just because the cyst is gone doesn't mean endo hasn't spread, I could have stage 4 for all I know im just hoping they can do the surgery so i have some relief. I'm tired of feeling like crap, I need to know if this has spread thru out other organs.

[@katfernandez4415]

I don't know how you could dance during a flare-up even before your diagnosis.

[@zdzislawiwanejko9754]

Dear Amy, I came across this site a bit by accident - I love Irish dancing. I admire you. I hope to see you live someday. I am currently in quarantine for Covid 19 in my home in Warsaw, Poland. The whole country is in lockdown and we can forget about the performances and travels for the moment. Do you know the website: doyouendo.com/ ?

[@MinneapolisMadeCole]

I hate how they r trying to push birth control on me 🤦🏽