Endometriosis and Anemia
Many of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in …
Laura Kiesel
What Does It Mean to Have Shorter Cycles?
I got my period ridiculously young at only a few months shy of 10 years-old. As quickly as it came, …
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part II
Unfortunately, the impacts of endometriosis are not restricted to the reproductive system or the menstrual cycle. Since endometriosis can grow …
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part I
Even though I have had painful periods since I was 11, and IBS since I was 19, I did …
The Intersectionality Between Endo and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Since my diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) over a year and a half ago, I began to notice something. …
Everything Aches!
Most months, it will happen like this: I will wake one morning aching all over. In those spots of my …
New Books That Deal with Women’s Pain and Endo
As a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am …
Estrogen and Endo: Lifestyle Tips
Check-out Laura’s article “Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips” Diet is not the only way one can lower their …
Having Both Endometriosis and Fibroids
As an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate …
The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One’s Endo Arsenal
Before I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- …
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2
As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to …
New Research Establishes a Link between Endo and Childhood Abuse
For a few years now, as a journalist and chronic pain patient, I have been heavily …
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1
Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and …
Chasteberry: A Helpful Supplement for Endo?
If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive …
Pad, Tampon, or Cup? My Choices for Period Protection with Endo
In the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal …
Can Medical Marijuana Help Alleviate Endo-Associated Pain?
In the past few years, the public image of marijuana has evolved quite a bit from its association as a …
My First Lap – Part 2
Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would…it …
The Role of PMS in Endo
As painful as my periods were from the very beginning of my teen years, I was at least fortunate in …
Dealing with Endo During the Holidays (and Other Special Occasions)
It seems that, sometimes, my period has a knack for showing up when it is least expected or wanted. …
The Connection Between Estrogen and Endometriosis
For those unfamiliar with the underpinnings of endometriosis, many may be surprised to find out that the disease is often …