Mission
My mission is to provide people with research-based education, while also showing the raw reality of what it means to have endometriosis.
What does Eighty-Six the Endo Mean?
To "86" something means "to get rid of" it; or to eliminate it. Therefore, let's get rid of Endometriosis! Let us all bring awareness to the world and fight for research that finds us a cure. Until then, let's support each other in living our best lives possible!
1 in 10
Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth.
What is Endometriosis?

about Eighty-Six the EndoWelcome! My name is Melissa Velasco.

Have you ever had a doctor tell you that your pain is normal or all in your head? Or have you been to countless doctors who seem to have no answer for your debilitating pelvic pain?

Here on Eighty-Six the Endo, I provide people with tools, education, and resources related to endometriosis, so that you can feel empowered to advocate for yourself and advocate for proper care. As a nurse and Endo Warrior myself, I have seen and experienced the many things that lead to barriers in getting effective endometriosis care.

Gaslighting. Miseducation. Cultural taboos. Ineffective surgeries. Controversial medications. Lack of informed consent. The list goes on . . . and it needs to stop.

My mission is to provide people with research-based education, while also showing the raw reality of what it means to have endometriosis. If you have endometriosis or think you have endometriosis, I’d love for you to take a look around!

Why I started Eighty-Six the Endo

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth. However, this statistic leaves out the many people who have yet to be diagnosed, or have been misdiagnosed. 

I don’t know about you, but this really upsets me! How can something so common be so misunderstood? Why is there little to no endometriosis education in nursing schools and medical schools? Will a cure be possible if we continue to be silenced by our physicians?

Basically, I’ve realized that I have a duty to share my story, knowledge, and support. And so, I created Eighty-Six the Endo and the Eighty-Six the Endo Weekly Planner.

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out to me by email for questions, inquiries, discussions, or collaborations. You can also message me via Instagram.

contact@eightysixtheendo.com

Fun Facts About Me:

Karaoke Rock Star. Book worm. Wife to a supportive husband and USMC Veteran. Mom to two dogs: a Golden Retriever, and a German Shepherd Dog. Subaru Enthusiast. Born and raised Texan; but don’t be fooled, I am a city girl without a southern drawl.

Credentials/Recognitions:

Print all the Questions that you need to ask your excision specialist
Download the appeal letter I used to get insurance approval for excision surgery
WEGO HEALTH AWARDS
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