Clinical

Frozen pelvis is the most extensive form of deep infiltrative endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (called the endometrium) implants and...

That endo belly? What if I told you it might not be all down to endometriosis alone? Recently, I shared my small intestine bacterial overgrowth diagnosis and my opinion that...

Gastrointestinal symptoms are as common in women with endometriosis. Many of the symptoms present exactly the same as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which probably explains why many women with endometriosis...

Receiving an endometriosis diagnosis is a complicated process. On average, it takes 7.5 years. Once diagnosed, as patients, we must research everything, from symptom-management to every available form of treatment...

Endometriosis commonly causes pain and infertility, however 20 to 25% of women have no symptoms at all. Additionally, if endometriosis is diagnosed via laparoscopy, the symptoms do not always correlate...

Endometriosis is a difficult disease to treat. As an estrogen-dependent, inflammatory, and typically progressive condition, options for treating and managing endometriosis range from hormone therapies to surgeries to complementary &...

Endometriosis is a significant reproductive health condition that can cause a variety of symptoms and complications, including pain and infertility. Getting an early and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis can help...

When botulinum toxin A (Botox) is mentioned, it is often thought about in terms of cosmetic surgery – but there are many other potential applications for it as well. Botox...

Does it sound like what I’m experiencing is a symptom of endometriosis? Do you get *insert symptom* with your endometriosis? Is it normal to feel like this?? I think all...

As part of their endometriosis treatment and management, many women with endometriosis undergo laparoscopic surgery to reduce their endo symptoms. In fact, according to our Endometriosis In America data from...

Some days, I am OK with having endometriosis. I accept this disease as a way of life, just a slightly different one. This is better for my mental health than...

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two main forms: Calcium levels in the blood are regulated by vitamin D, which is needed for bone density. It is...

Progesterone and estrogen, do you know what they are? If I am being honest, I couldn't give you an actual definition of either. 'A type of hormone' would be my...

Women with endometriosis are more likely to suffer from a number of autoimmune disorders. Allergies are one type of autoimmune condition that is more common in women with endometriosis. Allergies...

Endometriosis can cause pain as a result of scar tissue and adhesions in the abdominal cavity and on the surrounding organs. Endometriosis can also cause pelvic floor spasms and throughout...

After 30 years, I have an answer. I am positive for hydrogen and methane type SIBO. My suspicions were correct and the diagnosis has left me with feelings of relief...

As an endometriosis patient, managing my mental health is very much part of my daily life. As an advocate, it is frustrating seeing this key part of our health often...

It’s been almost two years since my excision surgery. It was performed by one of the top endometriosis surgeons in the UK. I was immensely lucky to benefit from the...

Often when endometriosis is discussed, the main sex hormone that is referred to is estrogen, which makes sense given endometriosis is an estrogen-dependant condition. However, progesterone plays an important role...

Ever since my first period, I suffered from excruciating periods, which I managed with strong dosages of ibuprofen for years. However, in my late twenties, whilst living in Belgium, I...