Hi my name is Paige and I’m attempting to fundraise for private healthcare for my endometriosis! Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, causing pain, inflammation, and potential infertility. This can significantly impact daily life, affecting work, relationships, and overall well-being. Funds raised will help cover medical expenses such as specialist consultations, diagnostic tests (like MRI), pain management treatments, and potentially surgery to remove endometrial tissue. The goal is to improve the quality of life and manage the debilitating symptoms of this chronic condition.

I’ve been in and out of hospital for a few years where I’ve been fulfilled with empty promises for surgery. Currently I’ve been signed off work due to the crippling pain and have been in urinary retention for almost 2 weeks, this means Urinary retention is happening because of endometriosis. Endometrial tissue growing in or near the bladder, urethra, or the nerves controlling bladder function can cause obstruction or nerve damage, leading to difficulty emptying the bladder. This is more common in severe cases of endometriosis. But I’ve been told previously by a doctor that it is all in my head and I don’t have this. Tests have proven that I do yet I’m still having doctors put my health in risk. Not all doctors in the NHS are like this and I cannot fault those, they’ve been amazing!

as my condition has been changing and has become more challenging, as a young person who used to play rugby week amd went to training sessions twice a week and worked every day this has made a severe impact on my daily life,  It’s putting strains on mental health and my relationship, Women shouldn’t have to put up a fight to have healthcare that cares! if I wait for the NHS there’s possibility’s of loosing my reproductive system 

I’ve had all the hormonal treatments you could imagine, I’ve also had MRIs ultrasounds where I was diagnosed with Endo PCOS and dysmenorrhea. I have my period for 25 days a month that’s only a 5 day break. I’ve had endless UTIs and I’m in endless amounts of pain. It’s taken me a lot of thought and courage to make a go fund me as I get told on a daily basis either online or at the hospital that no one really cares. I’m led to believe that it is my fault. Even though it 100% totally isn’t!  

Currently I have a catheter fitted, this is overwhelming itself, if I cannot get the surgery the endo will attach itself to my Bowles and even more on my reproductive system leading to a stoma bag and no kids in the future. This is somthing I do not want.