Andrea Baines, a professional makeup artist from Liverpool, fearlessly posted photos of her lacerated abdomen on Facebook. Crafted with special effects makeup, these images evoke the terror that matches the real suffering of women with endometriosis. "I wanted the image to be shocking, to catch the eye, and to resonate with women who are also suffering," she shared with Tyla magazine.
In a candid interview, she detailed the debilitating toll: "My pain feels like a hot, sharp needle inside me, scraping against my internal organs, as if my insides were being ripped out." She continued: "I can't work like before, I'm always tired and it's so hard for me to do daily tasks, in addition to being a mom. It also massively affects my sex life, which is a big factor in my depression. It’s like fighting a losing battle sometimes."
Endometriosis affects 175 million women worldwide. In France, one in ten women—or 2.1 to 4.2 million people—is impacted. Of these, 70% endure chronic, debilitating abdomino-pelvic pain, and 40% face infertility challenges. For support, the ENDOmind association offers vital resources, including the first online directory of endometriosis specialists to streamline medical care. Testimonies from public figures over the past five years have heightened awareness, yet the fight persists.
