Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women globally — yet most wait up to a decade for a diagnosis. How is this still happening in 2025?

In this powerful episode, Ewa Gillen speaks with Shannon Farguson from Canada about her decades-long battle with endometriosis — a disease she was told was “just a bad period.” Shannon opens up about being dismissed by doctors, denied treatment, and made to feel as if her pain was imaginary.

We talk about:

How Shannon first recognized something was wrong
Why it took decades to get diagnosed
How endometriosis impacted her work, relationships, and daily life
The emotional toll of being repeatedly dismissed
The treatments that finally helped — and what didn’t
What needs to change in the healthcare system
Advice for women currently fighting to be heard
This is a raw and honest conversation about medical neglect, female pain, and why change is urgently needed. Because this isn’t just about one woman — it’s about millions.

Real stories inspire real change.