Looking Back on Two Years since My Excision SurgeryIt’s been almost two years since my excision surgery. It was performed by one of the top endometriosis surgeons in the UK...reactions3comments
Endometriosis and FibromyalgiaWe often hear about the connections (comorbidities) involving endometriosis and other diseases. Some of these include autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, and...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
How To Prepare For A Doctor's AppointmentI can safely say that I feel like I spend the majority of my life at the hospital or in a doctors...reactions2comments
Treating Endometriosis with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC's)Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting 1 out of every 10 women. There is no cure for endometriosis. Treatments often aim to...reactionscomments
Supplements for Endometriosis: Part 2Read Part 1 here. There are many supplements or nutrients that can be part of an effective adjunctive therapy for endometriosis. In...reactionscomments
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for EndometriosisYou may think of massage as a luxury only for spa days. But did you know that massage can improve the pain...reactionscomments
Why Does Endometriosis Often Go Undiagnosed in Young Women?Endometriosis is a common condition that affects 10-20% of women of childbearing age and 70% of women who experience ongoing pelvic pain...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Surgery: Excision versus AblationSurgery is one of the most common forms of endometriosis treatment. It may not cure the disease, or get rid of all...reactions4comments
Endometrial Ablation- Is It An Option?There are many conditions that are associated with endometriosis: cysts, adenomyosis, or fibroids, just to name a few. One of the procedures...reactionscomments
Dealing with The Complications of EndometriosisWhen battling endometriosis, it’s common to develop additional complications. These complications can be related to the reproductive system, or can extend further...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and AsthmaA large-scale study presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society Conference in San Diego, CA concludes that asthma is more often found...reactionscomments
Getting Back On Your Feet After LaparoscopyLaparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various medical conditions, including endometriosis. A surgeon uses a laparoscope...reactionscomments
Do Birth Control Pills Really Work for Endometriosis?Endometriosis is a relatively common disease, affecting more than 10-20% of women of childbearing age, totaling around 176 million people worldwide. Many...reactionscomments
Physical Therapy for Endometriosis: Why and How?Dealing with the pain of endometriosis can often be overwhelming. Making matters even harder is that what works for someone else may...reactionscomments
What is An Endometrial Biopsy?When I finally attended a surgical consult for a hysterectomy late last year, the surgeon mentioned I would need to have an...reactions1comment
When Centralized Pain Is the Wrong DiagnosisI almost fell getting out of bed earlier this summer. Pain shot up my entire right leg, from foot to hip, when...reactionscomments
Does Caffeine Affect Endo?It's been a couple of years since I completely kicked caffeine from my daily diet. This isn't to say I never have...reactions1comment
The Time A Doctor Laughed At MeI've been seeing doctors about my endometriosis for around 20 years now and, for the most part, they've all been reasonably OK...reactionscomments
