Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went on the NuvaRing right after my second laparoscopy...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why A Displaced Uterus Might Be Causing Me PainI approach finding a new OB-GYN with both hope and dread. I yearn for answers about my endometriosis pain, but I fear they won't tell me anything new. To my...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Study Finds Dairy Intake In Teen Years Lowers Chances of Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you're a teen with endo, you may want to snack on some yogurt. That's because adolescents who eat more dairy were less likely to get a laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis diagnosis, according...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
BBC Study on Endometriosis Shares How Thousands Are AffectedIt wasn't even 6 a.m. yet, and I had a text message about endometriosis. A couple of hours later I had another one. Two male friends wanted me to see...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
STUDY: Surgical Anesthesia Reduces Post-Op Pain after Excision of EndometriosisThe only way to truly diagnose and eliminate endometriosis is through surgery. And while many women feel better after the endo is removed, recovery from the procedure itself can be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Doctor Tip: Be Specific About Your SymptomsIn an ideal world, a doctor would talk with you for hours to suss out your symptoms. But in reality, the onus falls on endometriosis patients to paint a clear...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dear Doctor: Telling Me "It Could Be Worse" Doesn't HelpMy diaphragm started feeling sore a couple of years ago. At its worst, it feels like a severe side stitch, the pain you get when you do something really active...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Vegan Ice Cream Is Everywhere: Here Are My FavoritesI could never tolerate dairy, so I wasn't surprised when I found out it was a no-go on the endo diet. I went vegan in 2000, four years before I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth ControlI can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't out yet — but I know it made...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Tweens Should Know About EndoI didn't learn much about my menstrual cycle until fifth-grade heath class. You know, the one where boys and girls are separated to learn about puberty. I was about 11...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 eye. My nose never leaked when pets were...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will Your Daughter Have Endometriosis Too?No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis. But whether it's environmental factors, retrograde menstruation, or endometrial tissue present at birth, there is familial link with the disease. Researchers are still...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Here's What Happened When I Tried GroundingI'm not sure when I first heard about grounding — the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface directly with your skin. But since I'm always on board with hanging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Chronic Illness Buddy Helps Me CopeEditor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. A few years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisMy endometriosis is like my love of Jeff Goldblum, something that’s been around since middle school that my partner needs to be comfortable with. I broached the topic of my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Birth Control Might Not Work for EndometriosisYears after I stopped taking hormonal birth control — pills and then the NuvaRing — I looked for answers as to why it never eased my symptoms (and made them...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Want to Have Better Sex? These Books Can HelpPainful sex is a common complaint of women with endo. And I’m no exception. While sex is now on the table, it can still be uncomfortable. So, I’ve learned to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Signs You Should See A New DoctorLike most people with endometriosis, I cycled through several doctors before finding someone who addressed my condition. But I had to find a new physician every time I moved to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here Sometimes during sex, it still feels like my husband is hitting something. Endometriosis in one area — like my ovaries — is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 2Read Part 1 here I used to think vibrators were something relegated to solo sex. But once I added a small clitoral aid to partner sex, I changed my mind...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
