How I got pregnant despite Endometriosis

Hello out there 🤍

Today I want to share my story of how I got pregnant—even though I was diagnosed with endometriosis in my early twenties.

Back then, doctors told me that getting pregnant would actually be good for my body. And in a way, that’s true: when you don’t have a period, you often don’t experience the same pain. At the same time, they were very honest with me and said that with endometriosis, getting pregnant might not be easy.

In my early twenties, however, babies were the last thing on my mind. First of all, I felt way too young—and second, I was still living with my parents 😅

Living With Endometriosis

As the years passed, I started to feel more and more pressure. The older you get, the louder the biological clock seems to tick—and that stress is very real.

During that time, I was on the pill. My doctors explained that this was the second-best option (right after pregnancy) to manage pain and hopefully prevent further surgeries.

I want to pause here and say something important: endometriosis looks different for everyone. Some women suffer extreme pain and serious limitations in daily life. Others—like me—still experience painful periods and pain during intercourse, but may not have the most severe symptoms. There are different stages and forms of endometriosis, and every journey is unique.

The AMH Wake-Up Call

Another thing I had checked was my AMH level. AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) gives an indication of your egg reserve, which naturally declines with age.

When I had mine tested, I was about 28 or 29 years old. A “normal” AMH level at that age would usually be between 2.5 and 4.0 ng/mL.

Mine was already below 1.

Yes—that stressed me out even more.

Because of this, I was always very open and honest with anyone I dated. I told them upfront that this could be an issue for me. If having children was extremely important to someone, I completely understood—and I never wanted to stand in the way of someone becoming a dad. That honesty mattered a lot to me.

Choosing to Try

My life partner—who is five years older than me—always said that not having kids would also be okay for him. So we simply lived our life.

Then, while we were in the middle of building our home, we thought:

Why not try now?

We assumed it might take a year to get pregnant anyway.

So, at the end of 2021, I stopped taking the pill and waited for my cycle to regulate again. Once it did, I started tracking my ovulation using an app.

When everything was finally synced and predictable, I knew exactly when my most fertile days were. So yes—we very strategically planned sex around that time… including on the exact day of ovulation 😂

Super romantic, right?

The Surprise

But here’s the part that still amazes me:

It worked.

I got pregnant very quickly, naturally, and without IVF or any other medical treatments.

After years of doubt, stress, and worrying about my body, it happened far more easily than I ever expected.

Final Thoughts

I’m sharing this not to say that this will be everyone’s experience—but to offer hope. Endometriosis does not automatically mean you can’t get pregnant. Every body is different, every journey is different, and sometimes—even after all the odds—you get your miracle.

If you’re walking a similar path: you’re not alone 🤍