Antioxidants: Helpful for Endo?After my first and only lap over 15 years ago, my doctor offered me only a couple of options for post-surgery treatment...reactionscomments
Endo and Fatigue: A Likely CombinationI recently wrote a post about how those of us with endo- particularly those prone to very heavy and/or prolonged bleeding during...reactionscomments
Estrogen and Endo: Lifestyle TipsCheck-out Laura's article "Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips"Diet is not the only way one can lower their exposure to environmental and human-made...reactionscomments
The 5 Things That Can Make Cramps WorseFor me, cramps are an inevitable part of my period. I have two settings for them: bad and horrible. They are almost...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 2Read Part 1 here Earlier this year, actress and show producer Lena Dunham caused a stir when she published an article in...reactionscomments
Everything Aches!Most months, it will happen like this: I will wake one morning aching all over. In those spots of my body that...reactionscomments
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, though, it...reactionscomments
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part IEven though I have had painful periods since I was 11, and IBS since I was 19, I did not experience any...reactionscomments
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part IIUnfortunately, the impacts of endometriosis are not restricted to the reproductive system or the menstrual cycle. Since endometriosis can grow in just...reactionscomments
New Books That Deal with Women's Pain and EndoAs a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am not working...reactionscomments
The Intersectionality Between Endo and Ehlers Danlos SyndromeSince my diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) over a year and a half ago, I began to notice something. Many other...reactionscomments
My First Lap - Part 1In January 2002, I moved from New Paltz, New York to Amherst, Massachusetts shortly after completing college. Unfortunately, my extreme abdominal pain...reactionscomments
Having Both Endometriosis and FibroidsAs an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate (but sometimes...reactions3comments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a...reactionscomments
Pad, Tampon, or Cup? My Choices for Period Protection with EndoIn the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal in terms of...reactionscomments
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 dangerous, mind-altering...reactionscomments
My First Lap - Part 2Read Part 1 here I had begun bleeding by the next day, which the doctor warned me I would...it would be like...reactionscomments
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. Of course, no...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 1For many years, I was against the idea of having a hysterectomy for any other reason than to treat something very serious...reactionscomments
