A Photographic Story of Endometriosis.
Endometriosis.
End.o was created to shed light on endometriosis, a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide.
Combining photography with factual insights, the project invites viewers to witness, reflect, and deepen their understanding of the lived realities of those affected.
From ideation to creation, End.o gives form to what is often unseen through black-and-white imagery with selective color, highlighting yellow as a symbol of endometriosis awareness.
Through a combination of personification and the translation of symptoms into physical forms, the work aims to both inform and resonate on a human and emotional level.
Endometriosis is a chronic disease.
That affects about 1 in 10 women.
It is an invisible disability.
Where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus.
It causes inflammation and scarring.
Common symptoms include:
Severe and recurring pelvic pain.
Heavy or irregular bleeding.
Chronic fatigue.
Diagnosis can take 7-10 years.
It has significant medical, social, and economic consequences.
Impacts on work, education, and daily life.
Impacts on mental health and relationships.
And fertility can also be affected.
There is currently no cure.
Someone you know is living with this condition.
They need care and support.
Learn to see them.
Acknowledgments
Women’s health remains widely under discussed and underrepresented, leaving many to navigate their wellbeing without adequate awareness or support.
Through photography, I confront that silence: bringing visibility, fostering dialogue, and contributing to a growing awareness within the field.
End.o would not have been possible without the contributions of:
Nannette Bertschy, Madeleine Bertschy, Neelesh Manandhar, Yiqing Zhu, Emma Lopez, David Balicki, Claire Stalder, Antoaneta Metchanova, Emmanuel Molia, Edwin Cohas, Hervé Petit, Anne-Laure Koning, Anne-Marie Norikane, Eva Ellenberger, Fabrice Dunou, Stéphanie Haski, Nedim Imre, Karen Lajon, Gabriella Lincoln, Olesia Shilkina, Greta Vio, Jules Rouillon, Dhouha Maatoug, Romain Boyer, Véronique Besnard.
Thank you for your support and guidance. A special thank you to those featured for bringing this project to life.
Sources
Medical information informed by: ENDOMind, EndoFrance, Mayo Clinic, World Health Organization
Grounded in lived experience.
