Katrina Martin

It makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only person with endometriosis who has come to a...

Migraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of women with endometriosis (The study only included cisgender...

Author note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve waited 18 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. You’ve...

In the last month, I added another fun situation to my already complex health picture: concussion recovery. Can you detect the sarcasm here? Back in March, as I was bent...

As someone with stage 4, deep infiltrating endometriosis, I am quite familiar with surgery. My first ablation was in 2009, and I had another six months later in 2010. Then...

When I began my chronic illness journey, I hadn’t heard about internalized ableism, but I wish I had. I might have avoided the many times I pushed my body and...

Although we understand more about endometriosis all the time, there is still a high rate of underdiagnosis, and doctors do not catch symptoms early enough. My symptoms began at 11...

Our furry, feathered, scaled, and other pet friends can provide comfort, support, and companionship that helps us manage the pain and emotional strain of the chronic illness. But what happens...

People with endometriosis pay more for essentials than people without it. Exhibit A: Many of us are paying period tax (menstrual products are still taxed in 27 states). Exhibit B:...

I’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer climate, it’s even more important to keep up...

One thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been trained as an energy worker, and this is...

We are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will have to find a new doctor or team...

I am not exaggerating when I say I’m not sure I would have gotten through the last nine months without my online chronically ill and disabled friends. Mainly because of...

In 2008, I created a plan for how I could become self-employed so I wouldn’t have to worry about losing a job because of my chronic illness. I dreamed about...

One population that gets only rare mentions in endometriosis communities is transgender men. This can lead to individuals declining to seek support or gynecology care, which is a tremendous disservice...

In 2020 and 2021, when I was experiencing the worst of my endometriosis pain, I needed an alternative form of movement. My symptoms included a lightly but constantly swollen ankle...

In May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even had a couple of ruptures, the most excruciating...

Taking a road trip or moving cross-country when you have a chronic illness (or three!) may seem daunting. And granted, it is not easy. But with some pre-planning, you can...