How Does the CA125 Test Work?As part of the process of checking out endometriosis, your doctor may request some special blood tests called CA125 and CA 19-9...reactions1comment
The Connection Between Anxiety And Endometriosis Flare-UpsAs an endometriosis patient, managing my mental health is very much part of my daily life. As an advocate, it is frustrating...reactions6comments
What Are The Symptoms of SIBO?That endo belly? What if I told you it might not be all down to endometriosis alone? Recently, I shared my small...reactions1comment
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
Will Your Daughter Have Endometriosis Too?No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis. But whether it's environmental factors, retrograde menstruation, or endometrial tissue present at birth, there is...reactions1comment
Three Ways Stress Can Impact Gut Health with EndoEndometriosis is, arguably, not an easy condition to live with. Many of us with endo experience ongoing stress and this can be...reactions1comment
What Will Happen When I Go To Pelvic Floor PT?I've been a pelvic floor physical therapist for six years now, and yet it seems like yesterday when I performed my first...reactions1comment
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Why We Need Better Treatment OptionsThere is no cure for endometriosis. However, there are options to help relieve symptoms. Treatment options can vary depending on age, symptoms...reactionscomments
Are Ovarian Cancer and Endometriosis Linked?People with both ovarian cancer and endometriosis often ask: Could endometriosis have caused my ovarian cancer? So far, some studies say yes...reactionscomments
CBD Products and Medical Marijuana for EndometriosisPeople with endometriosis want safe, effective ways to relieve the pain and other symptoms of this chronic condition. However, our 2021 Endometriosis...reactions13comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for EndometriosisPelvic floor physical therapy is a specialized type of treatment which focuses on the saddle muscles of the human body (the ones...reactions2comments
Choosing an Endometriosis SurgeonIf you are dealing with endometriosis, there may come a time when you decide to have surgery. Before you make this decision...reactionscomments
Migraines and EndometriosisPeople living with endometriosis are nearly twice as likely to have migraine headaches as people without endo. In fact, 43% of people...reactions11comments
Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What Is the Difference?Endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are 2 separate gynecologic disorders that are similar in many ways. They both affect people who...reactionscomments
Eczema and Endometriosis: What's The Connection?Angry skin? Even angrier pelvis? You’re not alone. Recently, I polled my Instagram audience and 80% suffered with some kind of skin...reactionscomments
Vitamin B6: Helpful for Relieving PMS and Menstrual Cramps?After so many decades of living with excruciating menstrual cramps, I've developed some tricks and habits to at least stave off or...reactionscomments
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went...reactions5comments
Expert Answers: Embolization for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Fibroids, Part 1According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about the...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