Elizabeth is a reproductive health advocate and an author. She was experiencing symptoms for over two decades before discovering that she had endometriosis, finally getting a diagnosis when she was 33.

She is the founder of Speciallady Awareness and Speciallady Awareness Global, charities based in Ghana and the UK whose mission is to educate and empower women and young girls on gynaecological conditions.

Elizabeth has found endometriosis limiting to her work and career. She has to be more cautious about the types of jobs she applies for, so that she is not overworked as she has experienced a correlation with her symptoms.

“This limits my career choices to roles that align with my health needs.”

Like many with endometriosis, Elizabeth wishes she had the confidence earlier on to advocate for herself with her doctors.

“When I felt my concerns were ignored, I sometimes accepted medical professionals telling me I was imagining my symptoms. I should have insisted that something was truly wrong.”