Endometriosis causes the lining of your uterus (the endometrium) to grow in tissues other than the uterus, causing severe cramping, heavy bleeding, abnormal bleeding and spotting, clotting, and digestive trouble.
Source: https://www.kellymoralesobgyn.com/blog/endometriosis-in-teens-what-you-need-to-know
GENERAL INFO
Excellent resource:
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis
Other:
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/endometriosis.html
https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/about-endo
https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/post/2017/04/11/adolescent-endometriosis
https://www.kellymoralesobgyn.com/blog/endometriosis-in-teens-what-you-need-to-know
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Relieving pain suggestions:
https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/endometriosis-pain-relief
Treatment options:
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/periods/endometriosis/treating-endometriosis
Excellent resource:
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis
HELP OTHERS / CREW
Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
Excellent resource:
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/endometriosis
Other:
https://www.endometriosisaustralia.org/post/2017/04/11/adolescent-endometriosis