Ten years ago, at the age of 27, I was eventually diagnosed as having mild endometriosis after many months of pain, discomfort and one miscarriage. I then tried a variety of treatments — Duphaston, Danazol and laparoscopic surgery — and had some positive short-term results but no full-term pregnancies.

I very much wanted children so I decided to try alternative therapies. After consulting a naturopath I tackled my food allergies and eliminated wheat, rye, barley and milk products from my diet. This was a major undertaking as I was very restricted in the foods that I could eat. While I was on this diet I lost weight and my headaches and stomach bloating disappeared.

Shortly afterwards, I saw another naturopath who gave me a series of acupuncture treatments for the pain and to improve uterine health. I found that these treatments left me feeling quite euphoric and the pain lessened, but only for a short time. I also had massages which left me feeling physically and mentally relaxed.

During these treatments I was also taking a herbal preparation made up especially for me by die naturopath. Much to my delight I eventually became pregnant during this time and this pregnancy resulted in the birth of my first child.

I now have four children under five years (one set of twins) and while I have some endometriosis pain, it has not affected my fertility.

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