What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Understanding Endometriosis: What Are Phenotypes?Each person’s experience with endometriosis can be very different. Some have severe, daily symptoms, while others have minor signs. Even treatment response...reactionscomments
Finding an Endometriosis SpecialistThe statistic is not new, but it’s still shocking: In the US, people may have symptoms for 7 to 11 years before...reactions1comment
What Is the Connection Between Endometriosis and IBS?Endometriosis is a condition that can have many symptoms. In many cases, endometriosis occurs along with other conditions. For example, a number...reactionscomments
Study: Appendectomy to Manage Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic PainI've had pretty serious lower right-side pain for more than 20 years. It comes and goes throughout my menstrual cycle, peaking at...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Cancer: What Does The Research Show?It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 1Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 2Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 1Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 2Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Endometriosis And DepressionIn people with endometriosis, the tissue similar to that lining the inside of the uterus is found outside of the uterus instead...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
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
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 and Strenuous ExerciseExercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I...reactionscomments
How to Know if an Endo Surgery Is Right for You (Again)If you are lucky enough to get so far as to receive an endometriosis diagnosis (and studies report that, on average, it...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseaseEndometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women at a reproductive age.The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but abnormalities...reactionscomments
Hormonal Treatments for EndometriosisWomen who are diagnosed with endometriosis are often prescribed hormonal treatments to help manage their condition. But what do these drugs really...reactionscomments
The Complications with Testing for SIBOTesting for small intestine bacterial overgrowth isn’t necessarily straightforward. Before you consider ordering an at home test, it’s helpful to understand the...reactionscomments
Could I Have Endometriosis On My Appendix?Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside of the uterus. It often grows on nearby...reactions3comments