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Lachy’s challenges

Lachy was the perfect baby, until he developed fevers, vomiting and general tiredness at 18 months. 

What followed was a nightmare for his family but ultimately gave them hope thanks to the Melbourne researchers who contributed to his state-of-the-art treatment.

“Lachy still faces challenges, some hearing loss, the loss of a kidney and some long-term stuff associated with radiation and treatment, but he’s here with us, he’s happy and we’re on the path to being cured.”— Carly

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Endo community

As Eliza Hart said, “When I was going through pre-anxiety about surgery, beautiful messages of support and solidarity came from my online endometriosis community, and they pulled me out of the mud when I was going through that. It’s not heavy – you’ve got this beautiful group of people who are willing to help, who you have solidarity with. We take the rope and pull each other out.” 

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Max's early arrival

When baby Max arrived – early and in a hurry – no-one realised he would play a vital part in keeping other preterm babies healthy in the future. 

Research under the guidance of a team led by Professors Marcel and Claudia Nold led to Max being the first participant in a trial of a new treatment to prevent preterm health issues.

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Stillbirth journey

At the age of 20, on a gap year from her Bachelor of Science studies, Kirstin Tindal unexpectedly became pregnant. Kirstin shares her stillbirth story to help others.

Largely as a result of her experience – Kirstin switched her studies from zoology to genetics and she’s now studying menstruation as an epidemiological indicator of birth outcomes and fertility.

She’s also a new mother, with two-month-old Cameron keeping her busy.

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Kat’s endo journey

For years, Kat was told by doctors she might never have children due to severe endometriosis. Kat underwent two surgeries to remove endometriosis. Within a year, Kat and her partner fell pregnant with twins. Yet at nine weeks, came the devastating news of a miscarriage. 

Now, the mother of twin girls, she wants to create more awareness, so that other women – and her daughters – don’t suffer.

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Evelyn is grateful

It wasn’t until Evelyn’s debilitating symptoms started to impact her daily life that she sought help.  “I had to advocate for myself to get a diagnosis and trust my own body to know what was right and what wasn’t,”—Evelyn.

Evelyn is grateful for the care she has received from top endometriosis experts in Melbourne, and the support from “my wonderful husband who accompanied me to every appointment, scan and support group meeting”. 

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Bianca’s battle

Bianca had the worst case of endometriosis her doctors said they had seen. Yet, she had no pelvic pain and was only diagnosed after experiencing infertility. She now wants to raise awareness so that other women don’t suffer. 

“People associate endometriosis with period pain or pelvic pain – but it’s so much more than stomach cramps. I nearly lost a kidney, and I was close to requiring a bowel resection due to endometriosis. This is not just about period pain. It’s just horrific,” —Bianca 

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