Tanya’s Endometriosis journey began when she was fourteen years old, and since then she has been diagnosed with Stage Four Deep Infiltrating Endometrioses, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, adenomyosis and fibroids! Tanya has been blessed with three, beautiful boys however she raises awareness for our community and medical gaslighting. Fertility does not necessarily mean you are exempt from gynaecological problems - and should not be dismissed as such!

“I found it annoying, and it worried me that many doctors only placed value on my gynaecological concerns if it was somehow related to fertility, as though it’s okay to go through excruciating pain, missing work and life events due to my period.”

Imagine being carried out of a University lecture hall because you were rolling around on the floor in agony. For Jo, this was her reality. Knowing now that her period pain was not normal, she is thankful now that she began the journey of taking back control of her health. Her quest now is to help educate and support others living with endometriosis. Her dream - to help move others within the Endometriosis community from surviving to thriving! The QENDO community thanks Jo her for her support.