Introduction Jamie was 11 when she began experiencing debilitating period pain. It took 12 years for her to receive a diagnosis. At 23, she learned she had stage III endometriosis and adenomyosis after undergoing laparoscopic surgery. In this Q&A, Jamie reflects on what it was like to seek answers for years, how it felt to finally have an explanation for her pain, and what she wishes she had known sooner. Jamie is a pseudonym used to protect her privacy. Q: When did you first

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Genetic treatments for SCD represent a groundbreaking shift in medicine, offering a cure in place of difficult long term management