Raphy's Living Hell: 27 year old with Endometriosis, Adenomyosis,PCOS & chronic illness, who has endured egg freezing, chemical menopause and multiple surgeries

In this episode, I speak with Raphy about her living hellth journey with  Endometriosis and chronic illness. Raphy has been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomiosis and chronic fatigue. She’s undergone multiple surgeries, chemical menopause and two rounds of egg freezing - all before the age of 27.  She a 27-year-old part-time content creator and women’s health advocate from London. After years of living with chronic pain and feeling dismissed by doctors, she began sharing her story online, what started as a personal outlet has since grown into a supportive space where others can connect, feel seen, and swap experiences.Her content is honest, relatable, and sometimes sprinkled with humour, because she believes that even in the chaos of chronic illness, endometriosis and more, there’s room for humour and connection. In this episode, we chat through:What puberty and her first cycle were like -  when did she see the first signs? What was her experience with hormonal contraception? Life leading up to her PCOS diagnosis, how she was able to get that diagnosisHow she advocated for health and pushed for answersHer symptoms and what daily life can look like with chronic illness  Life before and after her Endo diagnosisHow she juggles work, friendships and datingKey tips and advice for Endo sufferers Follow Raphy on her platforms, Instagram:@endounveiled and TikTok @Endounveiled where she shares helpful information, tips and her experience in an effort to give women’s health deserves more honesty, less stigma and reframe the conversation around chronic illness and reproductive health -  so that no one feels isolated in their body or their experience.We've reached 1 million + views across all platforms, proudly covering some of the most chronic and confusing conditions and diseases that disproportionately affect women. Help us keep the podcast going by following us on Instagram or TikTok, or subscribe via YouTube.