For years, 29 -year -old Meenal (name changed), an IT professional, silently suffered from acute low back pain and cramps in severe periods.

Like many women, they assumed that their pain was normal and their desk belonged to jobs. It was not until the pain became unbearable and disrupted his daily life that he decided to seek medical help.

His journey for diagnosis was long and was filled with confusion. “I began to feel back pain continuously in 2020. I felt that it was due to sitting for a long time,” Meenal remembered.

He first visited an orthopedic specialist, but found no problem. When the pain continued, he was tested for kidney stones, but those results also became clear.

Despite experiencing a painful period, she trusted pain reliever, thinking that it went through some women.

But things went bad over time, she started waking up several times a night and hardly managed to sleep for 2 to 3 hours to urinate. “It felt as if I always needed to go to the washroom. I was tired, not physically but mentally,” he said.

Eventually, an ultrasound revealed two ulcers in its ovaries. Worried, doctors ordered further tests, and a potential tumor was suspected.

Desperate to reply, he Dr. Sushil D. Garuda consulted, who was a gynecological specialist and laparoscopic surgery in maternity hospitals, in a khadi, who operated a biopsy to rule cancer.

While the results gave some relief that it was not cancer, his MRI scan revealed a more complex picture.

Meenal had a rare position “kissing ovaries,” where both ovaries are trapped together behind the uterus. He was also detected superficial endometriosis, a condition where the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows out of it, spreads to organs and intestinal organs.

In his case, the endometrial tissue had reached the thin lining of her stomach and even blocked a place behind her uterus which is called a common site of Douglas for the development of endometriosis.

“This situation explained his severe pain, continuous urination and fatigue,” Dr. “Endometriosis affects about 10% of women, and up to 50% of infertility. But because symptoms are often incorrect for normal duration pain, many women are not diagnosed for years,” said Sushil said.

Dr. Sushil performed a minimum invasive laparoscopic surgery lasting 90 minutes. They removed both ovarian ulcers and cleaned the endometrial tissue from different parts of her stomach.

“In such cases, it is not enough to just dry the ulcers or burn the tissue. There is a need to completely remove the unusual tissue to reduce the pain and prevent it from coming back,” he explained.

After surgery, Meenal felt a big difference. The pain that he was a constant companion for years had gone. He finally started sleeping better, and the need to urinate often at night disappeared. “I can’t believe the change,” he said. “For the first time in years, I felt normal again.”

Now on the path of recovery, Meenal has been advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid junk food, proper rest and follow hormonal treatment when planned to delay pregnancy.

She urges other women not to ignore their pain. “If something seems wrong, do not stop it. Duration pain, persistent back pain, or sleep issues may be signs of something more serious. Please seek help quickly,” he said.

Dr. Sushil also increased the importance of early intervention. “Now we are watching endometriosis even in adolescents. If left untreated, it can give rise to blocked fallopian tubes, ulcers and reproductive problems. Awareness, timely diagnosis and proper treatment can create a big difference.”

Meenal’s story is a reminder that listening to your body can help women to regain their health.

His advice: period pain, persistent back pain, or abnormal discomfort should never be ignored. This can be a sign of something serious, and seeking medical help can create all differences.