My name is Meg, and I’m a 26-year-old living in Kent.

In 2025, after 11 years of symptoms and self advocating for myself, I received a diagnosis of endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery. Throughout my journey, Endometriosis UK was an invaluable source of information and support through their website resources and webinars. Thanks to them, I now have access to the correct treatment plan, which has been truly life-changing and gives me hope in managing the condition in the future.

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes fertility problems.

1 in 10 women have endometriosis. In the UK, the average time to diagnosis for endometriosis is approximately 8 years and 10 months. This delay in diagnosis can lead to a significant impact on the quality of life and health of those affected leaving those affected isolated.

Endometriosis UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting those affected by endometriosis — whether personally or as someone supporting a loved one or colleague. They provide vital tools for diagnosis, clear information on treatment and management options, and ongoing support through education, community groups, and advocacy within Parliament to improve awareness and care within the NHS.

Every year I support a charity that is close to my family. With March being Endometriosis Awareness Month, this year I’m fundraising for Endometriosis UK. As part of this, I’ll be completing a charity walk of 10,000 steps — which is quite the challenge considering my current daily average step count is 1,800 steps!

I will also be running some offline fundraising events:

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps raise both funds and awareness for this important cause.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I fully appreciate the challenges that the current cost of living can bring.

Meg xx

PS. A BIG shout out to Mel, Cam, Bart & Matt for supporting me with offline fundraising!