Woman's shocking photos of what endometriosis did to her body
With a successful online fashion company, an array of stunning style-savvy snaps on social media and over 100,000 Instagram followers, one would assume Thessy Kouzoukas is living every fashionista’s dream.
But behind the high heels and couture gowns, the 27-year-old Sabo Skirt co-founder has been facing a serious health battle, resulting in her having early menopause.
Taking to Instagram this week, Thessy shared two photos of herself completely naked, revealing the changes her body has experienced due to suffering endometriosis.
“This is quite shocking to people. This is me. This is endometriosis,” she wrote next to the post.
“I never intended to share these photos hence why I'm naked, but my god I can't believe the amount of DM's I've received from girls who have endo too and feel alone.”
Going on to explain the stark contrast presented in the two images, she said: “The left is my stomach 3 weeks after a ruptured cyst (5 weeks ago). The right is me now, on a drug called "synarel" that has stopped all my hormones and sent me into menopause at the age of 27.”
“My upcoming trip to Greece along with this drug is in hopes to get me prepped and in the best condition both physically and mentally for an operation I'm receiving in late August,” she also revealed.
“Endo is no joke. I'll be operated on for 7+ hours and hospitalised for a week.
Please, spread the word about endo. And If you know anyone with bad period pain PLEASE tell them to get checked for this. And to my girls with endo.. you're not alone,” Thessy concluded.
According to Endometriosis Australia, “Endometriosis is present when the tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) occurs outside this layer and causes pain and/or infertility”.
Thessy has been having symptoms of endometriosis for quite some time, but hopes the condition won’t deter her from having a baby.
In another Instagram post shared earlier in the week, she wrote, “It's been a rough couple of months with a lot of uncertainty with my endo, a failed IVF cycle, 2 ruptured cysts but with healthy eating, exercising, a hormone suppressing drug and a bit of hope I have convinced myself I'll be fine to travel”.
She launched online fashion label Sabo Skirt with sister Yiota in 2011, the company having founded immense success in Australia.
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