What Is Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia?I rarely take naps. But I get very sleepy the few days before my period. And it’s not just regular endo fatigue...reactions9comments
Tips for Getting an Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you start the clock after my first visit with a gynecologist, it took about seven years for me to get my...reactions1comment
How I Explain Endometriosis Pain to Someone Without EndoA podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a...reactions5comments
The Good and Bad of Exercise For My EndoEveryone agrees that exercise is good for both physical and mental health. And a recent study shows it may even reduce the...reactionscomments
Are These Weird Symptoms Caused By Endometriosis?As I've entered my late 30s, my pre-period symptoms have gotten pretty bizarre. I can't tell what's causing them, but experts think...reactions19comments
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or...reactions13comments
Rectal Pain and Endometriosis: Here’s What Eased My SymptomsMy bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry...reactions2comments
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's...reactions4comments
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped MeGrowing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
Tips to Managing Endometriosis Flare-UpsIf you have endometriosis, you may get a worsening of pain or other symptoms from time to time. Inflammation and hormonal fluctuations...reactions2comments
Vitamin D and Immunity: Is My Supplement Why I Get Sick Less Often?I used to catch a cold at the drop of a hat. If someone near me sneezed, chances were that I'd show...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Ovulation PainWhen I was 16, I went to the ER because of a sharp pain in my lower right side. I thought my...reactions6comments
I Had Excision Surgery for Endometriosis a Year Ago. What Has Changed?I've had three endometriosis surgeries in the past 15 years. I had my first surgery with an excision specialist a little more...reactionscomments
Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Having EndometriosisMy chronic illness buddy has a disease that comes in flares. And a few months ago, she started taking a new medicine...reactionscomments
My Endo WardrobePeople with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or...reactions2comments
All the Health Professionals Who Treat My Endometriosis SymptomsDoctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's...reactions1comment
When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Endometriosis Tips for the Newly DiagnosedA friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor...reactionscomments
How I Deal With DisappointmentIt’s time for me to find a new OB/GYN. I haven’t seen one regularly in more than a decade. That may seem...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Manage Pre-Period ConstipationI’m very familiar with the Bristol stool scale. That’s a chart you might have seen in your doctor’s office, at least if...reactions3comments
