Managing The Pain of Endometriosis

Normalizing My Endometriosis Pain

For years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as …

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Chronic pelvic pain is described as pain lasting at least three to six months that is centralized below the bellybutton …

What’s Your Pain Level?

We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level …

It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female Pain

Doctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain.1 Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything.2 But …

The Fetal Position

The fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I …

Endometriosis-Related Back Pain

Experiencing back pain at some point in life is a common occurrence. It has been estimated that as many as …

Endometriosis-Related Leg Pain

Many individuals will experience leg pain at some point during their life, and this pain can be incredibly varied. For …

Current Regulations Around Opioid Prescribing

Opioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact …