16 Memes That Nail What It's Like to Have Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside the uterus, on parts of the body like the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or even the bladder or bowel. The painful condition affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide and currently, there is no cure.
Endo symptoms can be painful and debilitating, and the condition can affect just about every aspect of a person’s life. Though there is likely nothing funny about the pain and symptoms you’re experiencing when you’re in the midst of a flare-up, sometimes, a little humor can be a powerful coping mechanism and help you connect with others who understand what you’re going through.
If laughter helps get you through difficult days with endo, the following memes are for you.
1.
![when people think endometriosis is just a bad period](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-8.59.59-AM.png)
2.
![happening now in my uterus](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.01.19-AM.png)
3.
![living with endometriosis: when someone asks you what's wrong and you don't know where to begin](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.05.56-AM.png)
4.
![when the heating pad isn't heating up enough: yep, that should do it](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.07.39-AM.png)
5.
![me looking for a cure for endo](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.09.08-AM.png)
6.
!["congratulations, what is it?" "endo belly"](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.11.32-AM.png)
7.
![endometriosis pain kicking in like... one more day before the storm](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-10.18.13-AM.png)
8.
![everyone else's insides vs. my insides](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.13.52-AM.png)
9.
![when you realize folding your heating pad makes it extra scalding: improvise. overcome. adapt.](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.18.58-AM.png)
10.
![where have you been? I haven't seen you in ages... me: woman lying in bed](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.20.47-AM.png)
11.
![finally, an aisle that caters to my needs: eternal pain](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.26.50-AM.png)
12.
![if I had a dollar for every time I had to reschedule plans due to endo flares](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.31.46-AM.png)
13.
![I was dying earlier today, then I died, now I'm dead](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-10.19.46-AM.png)
14.
![these cramps tho](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-10.13.59-AM.png)
15.
![making human contact during a flare like: oh, I haven't had a chance to shower in a few days](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-9.22.35-AM.png)
16.
![when your endometriosis pain flare finally stops and you can live again](https://themighty.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-15-at-8.58.48-AM.png)