My Diagnosis JourneyI got my first period when I was only a few months shy of 10 years-old. For the first few years, my...reactions3comments
A Year Later: Still So Happy About My HysterectomyIt's been nearly a year since I went under the knife and finally decided to get rid of my uterus with my...reactionscomments
Overcoming Ambivalence over Surgery for My AdenomyosisWhen I was college age and suffering from what I highly suspected was endometriosis, I promised myself I would never have a...reactionscomments
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Its Connection to EndoIn a prior post, I talked about the role of central sensitization in the development of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in women...reactionscomments
Prepping for My HysterectomyIt's been a few months since I've written a new post for this site. This is because I actually finally bit the...reactionscomments
A Farewell Toast to My UterusIn preparing for my own hysterectomy, I spent a lot of time reading about others' hysterectomies. Most of the stories were heartening...reactions3comments
The Role of PMS in EndoAs painful as my periods were from the very beginning of my teen years, I was at least fortunate in that pain...reactionscomments
The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One's Endo ArsenalBefore I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot...reactions2comments
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 problems, no doubt...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it...reactions2comments
What is An Endometrial Biopsy?When I finally attended a surgical consult for a hysterectomy late last year, the surgeon mentioned I would need to have an...reactions1comment
Preparing for My HysterectomyThe time has come: My hysterectomy and radical excision surgery is finally right around the corner. A few days out, I am...reactionscomments
Does Caffeine Affect Endo?It's been a couple of years since I completely kicked caffeine from my daily diet. This isn't to say I never have...reactions1comment
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for CrampsIn addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have...reactions10comments
What is a UAE And Is It an Appropriate Treatment for Adeno?Recently, I was seeking out a second opinion for my planned hysterectomy at the end of this year (which I had intended...reactions4comments
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs as Treatment for EndoAfter I had my first lap many years ago in 2002, I was offered the option of either going into chemical menopause...reactions1comment
Choosing the Best Time to Have SurgeryI finally decided last year that this would be the year I have a hysterectomy, along with my second lap. I have...reactionscomments
Strengthening the Core and EndoI've been hearing it for decades now: "Having a strong core is integral to being healthy". When my low back and hip...reactionscomments
Cervix: Take It or Leave It?I recently wrote about whether or not I should take out my fallopian tubes when I get my hysterectomy. I am still...reactionscomments
The Menstrual Migraine: It's Real and It HurtsI first started getting migraines in my senior year of high school, which ramped up in frequency and intensity over the course...reactionscomments
