Living With Hormone Sensitive Lipedema

Diagnosed in Norway in 2012 using ultrasound, she navigated her 20s largely alone, making hormone management a central part of her path.

CarinaW was diagnosed with lipedema in 2012 at a Norwegian hospital using ultrasound of the adipose tissue. She navigated the condition alone through her 20s, with little evidence based information available. Her lipedema is highly hormone sensitive, so managing hormonal changes has been a central part of her journey.