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If you are dealing with endometriosis, there may come a time when you decide to have surgery. Before you make this decision, you need to feel confident in the surgeon...

Endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are 2 separate gynecologic disorders that are similar in many ways. They both affect people who are in their reproductive years. They also have...

Endometriosis can be associated with increased rates of infertility. In natural conception, once the egg is fertilized, the embryo travels to the uterus and eventually attaches itself to the uterine...

According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about the treatment and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis, we...

Read Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Hardee According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Each person’s experience with endometriosis can be very different. Some have severe, daily symptoms, while others have minor signs. Even treatment response can vary widely. One drug or surgery may...

The statistic is not new, but it’s still shocking: In the US, people may have symptoms for 7 to 11 years before endometriosis is diagnosed. We know, too, that many...

Endometriosis is a condition that can have many symptoms. In many cases, endometriosis occurs along with other conditions. For example, a number of people living with endometriosis are also affected...

I've had pretty serious lower right-side pain for more than 20 years. It comes and goes throughout my menstrual cycle, peaking at ovulation and before my period. I don't know...

It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and endometriosis can sometimes occur together. According to our...

Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are two major hormones that are important in the...

Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of IUD. One type has no hormones, but is...

Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be even more difficult. The medical language can be...

Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more specific medical terms to give your power for...

In people with endometriosis, the tissue similar to that lining the inside of the uterus is found outside of the uterus instead. This lining is called the endometrium. Endometriosis can...

It has been known for some time that the challenges of living with endometriosis can increase the risk of depression and anxiety. But researchers are now giving special attention to...

Endometriosis is well known for causing pelvic area problems, like painful periods. As if that wasn’t hard enough, endometriosis can show up in other parts of the body, like the...

Just as endometriosis symptoms are different for each person, results of therapy differ as well. This can make it difficult to choose a type of treatment. If you’ve tried various...

Exercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back...