What To Do About A Ruptured CystA few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. It emanated from the right side of my lower abdomen and it...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and AnemiaMany of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in some cases, just...reactions2comments
Endo and GERDI have written before about the overlap that often exists between endometriosis (and other related and intersectional conditions such as adenomyosis, ovarian...reactions8comments
Treatments for AdenomyosisAdenomyosis comes from the words: adeno – gland, myo – muscle, osis - condition. Although adenomyosis and endometriosis share a number of...reactionscomments
What is Frozen Pelvis?Frozen pelvis is the most extensive form of deep infiltrative endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining...reactionscomments
Heavy Bleeding: Does Tranexamic Acid Help?One of the few good things about my periods are they tend to be short. Usually they are over and done with...reactions16comments
Out-of-Pocket Costs: Laparoscopic Surgery for EndometriosisAs part of their endometriosis treatment and management, many women with endometriosis undergo laparoscopic surgery to reduce their endo symptoms. In fact...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Strenuous ExerciseExercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Pain Increases Mental Health RisksIt has been known for some time that the challenges of living with endometriosis can increase the risk of depression and anxiety...reactions2comments
Adenomyosis Versus Endometriosis: What Is the Difference?Adenomyosis and endometriosis are 2 conditions that affect millions of people with a uterus worldwide. It can be easy to confuse the...reactions3comments
Getting Back On Your Feet After a HysterectomyEndometriosis is a medical condition that can cause pain, bloating, heavy and irregular periods, and other symptoms. The condition happens when uterine-like...reactionscomments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Quality of Life and CopingEndometriosis is a painful condition that can bring many obstacles in life, along with strong emotions and fears. Endometriosis can impact both...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Allergies: Is There a Connection?Women with endometriosis are more likely to suffer from a number of autoimmune disorders. Allergies are one type of autoimmune condition that...reactionscomments
How to Navigate a Mental Health EmergencyEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, ParkinsonsDisease.net, and was written by Brooke Huminski. Anyone can experience mental...reactionscomments
Can a TENS Unit Help Endo Pain?It was about a decade ago that I first became acquainted with TENS units and began using them for different pain issues...reactions5comments
Hip Pain and EndometriosisEndometriosis and adenomyosis are not the only things going awry with my body. I also have a lot of orthopedic issues, probably...reactions17comments
Let's Talk About Ovulation PainWhen I was 16, I went to the ER because of a sharp pain in my lower right side. I thought my...reactions6comments
Patient vs Doctor: With Endometriosis, Who's Really The Expert?When it comes to experts of chronic illness or conditions, a common debate is who is the true expert— those living with...reactionscomments
Will a Hysterectomy Help My Endometriosis?Just as endometriosis symptoms are different for each person, results of therapy differ as well. This can make it difficult to choose...reactionscomments
Endometriosis of the Kidneys and BladderEndometriosis is well known for causing pelvic area problems, like painful periods. As if that wasn’t hard enough, endometriosis can show up...reactions1comment
