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...reactions2comments
A Pain Pal of the Dog VarietyPrior to endometriosis, I was a very active individual. I participated in the drill team at school, trained horses in the evening...reactions5comments
Endometriosis, Migraines, and EstrogenIt always seems that health issues come in multiples. My introduction to chronic health conditions started with endometriosis at the age of...reactions3comments
The Nearly Invisible Battle with EndometriosisI may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and DepressionTo this day, endometriosis is still a medical condition that can take a long time to be diagnosed. The chronic pain that...reactions1comment
Abdominal Binders (Belly Bands)Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after...reactionscomments
Recurring Endometriosis Post-HysterectomyWhile many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis...reactionscomments
Looking at Endometriosis Lessons PositivelyLiving with endometriosis forces everyone to learn some lessons. After living with endometriosis for years, I learned to look at some of...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Nightmare SituationsWe all know what it is like to dread our periods and the nightmare of trying to plan around them. I am...reactionscomments
Facing Healthcare ProfessionalsI have a family history of endometriosis, like many individuals with endometriosis. Since my mother dealt with endometriosis herself, I at least...reactionscomments
Being Taken SeriouslyIndividuals who have any type of health condition genuinely want to be heard, believed, and understood. Any kind of health condition presents...reactionscomments
Lessons Taught by EndometriosisAfter living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual TreatmentsEndometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis...reactions3comments
Post-Hysterectomy Hormone Replacement TherapyHormone replacement therapy, better known as HRT, is mainly used on premenopausal and menopausal women. This type of therapy can also be...reactionscomments
Pain with SexOne of the more common issues surrounding endometriosis involves pain during and after intercourse. This is something that can be problematic for...reactionscomments
Taste of MotherhoodAs somebody who has had stage 4 endometriosis since I was 14, I have been aware of potential fertility issues for an...reactionscomments
Timing Out on Peace with InfertilityMy battle with endometriosis started when I was 14 years old. Unfortunately, all those years ago, the doctors were very hesitant to...reactions2comments
Advances to Endometriosis AdvocacyI have had endometriosis for close to two decades at this point. Things have changed so much over the years, and luckily...reactionscomments
Hysterectomy & Weight LossWhen my endometriosis spiraled out of control this year, we did not have very many options left to try to regain control...reactions4comments
The Frustrations of EndometriosisI have been battling stage four endometriosis for 15 years. I most definitely understand the various avenues of where frustrations can occur...reactionscomments
