My journey with adenomyosis

Hello and welcome to my blog!

My name is Neusa Monjane Saranga, and I am a few days from being a 45-year-old mother, and woman who has lived with adenomyosis for over a decade. I was diagnosed with this often-misunderstood condition in my early 30s, though I had been struggling with severe pelvic pain and heavy periods since the start of my menstruation. Like many women, I didn’t know what was wrong, and it took years of seeking answers, navigating countless doctor’s appointments, and going through several failed conception attempts, surgeries, and ultimately, a hysterectomy, to get to where I am today.

Through this blog, I aim to shed light on adenomyosis, a condition that is still widely unknown in Mozambique and around the world. Adenomyosis affects about 1 in 10 women globally, but unfortunately, many women remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, often suffering in silence for years. I want to raise awareness, share my personal journey, and provide a safe space for others to connect, learn, and find hope.

April is the perfect time to start this blog as it marks Adenomyosis Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about this often-overlooked condition. Throughout my posts, I will share not only my story but also the realities many women face while living with adenomyosis. From the physical toll to the emotional challenges, my hope is that through these words, we can start breaking the silence and empower those affected by this condition to seek help, advocate for themselves, and know that they are not alone.

Thank you for being here, and I look forward to sharing this journey with you.

With love,
Neusa