The Invisibility of Pain Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain …
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 …