I believe endometriosis has been a big part of my life healing journey. In my early 20’s I found out that I had Stage 3 endometriosis, something that runs in the maternal side of my family. I remember the nightmare of bleeding every month, I would be doubled over in bed, no relief, pain like a knife was twisting through every part of my abdomen, nausea, vomiting, aches in all the muscles of my body, fatigue and numbing in my limbs.

Life risk insurance products are a cost-effective way to provide people with protection against life’s unexpected events: temporary or permanent disability, a major critical illness (trauma) or even terminal illness / premature death. Insurance for these events provide either a lump sum or income stream to help you, and those close to you, through these events financially as they may impact your ability to earn an income or to provide for yourself and others. There are four main types of life risk insurance products we will speak about in this article with most commentary around group and retail contracts as some policies provide cover for endometriosis events in certain circumstances.