Myth: teenagers cannot have endometriosis
Young people can have severe symptoms that deserve medical attention. Age should not be used to dismiss pain.
Myth: pregnancy cures endometriosis
Pregnancy is not a cure. Symptoms may change for some people, but it should not be presented as treatment advice.
Myth: clear scans always rule it out
Some scans can miss endometriosis. A clinician can explain what imaging can and cannot show.
Myth: severe period pain is just normal
Pain that disrupts life should be taken seriously and discussed with a healthcare professional.