What is a Normal Period?Determining if the experiences you’re having during your period are normal can be a challenging task. This is especially true for younger...reactions3comments
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for CrampsIn addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have...reactions10comments
Study Finds Dairy Intake In Teen Years Lowers Chances of Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you're a teen with endo, you may want to snack on some yogurt. That's because adolescents who eat more dairy were...reactionscomments
What is a UAE And Is It an Appropriate Treatment for Adeno?Recently, I was seeking out a second opinion for my planned hysterectomy at the end of this year (which I had intended...reactions4comments
Treatments Offered To Help Manage EndometriosisHaving endometriosis means not having very many treatment options. Doctors just don’t know much about it, leaving us to have to make...reactions3comments
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs as Treatment for EndoAfter I had my first lap many years ago in 2002, I was offered the option of either going into chemical menopause...reactions1comment
Choosing the Best Time to Have SurgeryI finally decided last year that this would be the year I have a hysterectomy, along with my second lap. I have...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Your ScarsLet me start off by saying I’ve had six laparoscopic surgeries. One of them was also an open surgery, which means I...reactions2comments
We Need Better Support During Cervical TestingCervical cancer and HPV are diseases that can be detected through cervical tests. A lot of women don’t go for their regular...reactionscomments
STUDY: Surgical Anesthesia Reduces Post-Op Pain after Excision of EndometriosisThe only way to truly diagnose and eliminate endometriosis is through surgery. And while many women feel better after the endo is...reactionscomments
The Process of Trying Different HormonesWhen it comes to asking your doctor about hormones, it can be nerve wracking. Hormones can be challenging, affecting each woman’s bodies...reactionscomments
Doctor Tip: Be Specific About Your SymptomsIn an ideal world, a doctor would talk with you for hours to suss out your symptoms. But in reality, the onus...reactionscomments
Dealing with Endometriosis Surgery Together: Part 1Surgery is a major factor when it comes to living with endometriosis. Today, Chris and Jess are exploring how they've navigated this...reactionscomments
Cervix: Take It or Leave It?I recently wrote about whether or not I should take out my fallopian tubes when I get my hysterectomy. I am still...reactionscomments
The Menstrual Migraine: It's Real and It HurtsI first started getting migraines in my senior year of high school, which ramped up in frequency and intensity over the course...reactionscomments
5 Surprising Things About EndometriosisEven though endometriosis occurs in around 10 percent of those with a uterus, it’s still not well understood. “Unfortunately, like many things...reactionscomments
Why Tweens Should Know About EndoI didn't learn much about my menstrual cycle until fifth-grade heath class. You know, the one where boys and girls are separated...reactionscomments
