Considerations: My Life Since My HysterectomyBack in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis. While a hysterectomy is not a cure for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It Takes a Village: Finding Support for Endometriosis From Multiple PeopleLiving with a chronic invisible illness like endometriosis has taught me many powerful lessons. One of the most important lessons I learned was not to expect everything you need from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Care for Endometriosis (and Other Chronic Conditions)One condition. Two conditions. Chronic conditions for me and you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “six out of ten American adults have at least one chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Non-hormonal Treatments for EndometriosisA variety of treatment options are available for people with endometriosis, ranging from medications to supplements to therapies. Of the medication options, one of the most commonly prescribed is hormones...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finding Support for Endometriosis FlaresWater bottle: check. Weighted blanket: check. Pain pals: check. I am currently tucked into a ball on my couch. My little fur babies are cuddled into the blanket with me...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you gone on a cruise?Have you gone on a cruise with endometriosis? Do you have any tips or tricks to be prepared and enjoy a cruise despite endometriosis? Thanks - Amanda (team member)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTravel
Endometriosis and Chronic FatigueAs the weather turns for the worst outside, I find myself in the middle of a dog pile in the living room. I am snuggled in with a good blanket...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Adding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to My Health IssuesAs I leave the endocrinologist’s office, I feel frustrated. I have been living with endometriosis since I was 14 years old. That marks an almost 20-year-long battle. Despite this, I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Do you deal with unwanted facial hair growth?For years, I have been dealing with facial hair growth. I recently received a diagnosis of PCOS on top of my endometriosis. My endocrinologist actually suggested laser hair removal. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCoping
Endometriosis, Gynecologists, and EndocrinologistsI have been living with endometriosis for almost 20 years. I have seen several gynecologists to help manage my endometriosis during this time. Over this last year, my specialist added...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Lessons From Living With EndometriosisLiving with endometriosis for 20 years has taught me a few important lessons. This life has taught me not to expect too much from other people. This is one of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Retiring Endometriosis SpecialistOne of the worst things you can hear when speaking with your specialist’s office is that your doctor is retiring. This news came as a massive shock to me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Human Barometer With EndometriosisI remember being a child and thinking the older people were full of it when they spoke about the effects of future weather on their bodies. They always said they...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
EndocrinologistDoes an endocrinologist play a role in your endometriosis care team? If so, do they lead your care or does your gynecologist? My gynecologist is now stepping down from being...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatment
My Endometriosis Health AdvocateWith a disease such as endometriosis, we tend to see doctors when we are at our worst. I know that is at least the case for me. I rarely see...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and My LifeI was only a teenager when endometriosis started placing hurdles in my life. Endometriosis still drastically impacted my life despite my young age when complications started. Endometriosis has made emotional...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stigma and EndometriosisWomen fight every day to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. Despite this, it takes most women an average of 8 to 10 years to get the proper diagnosis. There is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis, Inflammation, and Hot TeaDrinking hot tea is one of the few things I found comforting when I started suffering from endometriosis. Being a Southern woman, I grew up drinking iced black tea. Despite...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Managing a Chronic ConditionOne aspect of a chronic health condition that never seems to be considered is the work involved in managing the condition. The symptoms are not the only issue that an...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fighting for a Healthy WeightIt seems like I have spent most of my life attempting to manage my weight. As a teenager, I was underweight despite often eating like a football player. Not too...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
