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Members shared their experiences navigating disability accommodations and leave options for endometriosis, with many describing frustration at... Read more

Members shared their experiences navigating disability accommodations and leave options for endometriosis, with many describing frustration at being told endo doesn't qualify as a disability despite its significant impact on daily functioning. Several members offered practical guidance, including using accumulated sick days or vacation time during FMLA (which employers are required to pay out first), applying for short-term and long-term disability through work, and seeking specialized disability attorneys if pursuing formal disability status or Social Security Disability (SSD). A recurring theme was the challenge of proving the severity of endometriosis to employers and judges, the financial strain of unpaid leave, and the persistence required to secure appropriate accommodations or benefits.