Endo and Fatigue: A Likely CombinationI recently wrote a post about how those of us with endo- particularly those prone to very heavy and/or prolonged bleeding during...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
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
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
I Went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Here’s What HappenedI wasn’t feeling well. Not like I was sick, but just overall didn’t feel well. I was constantly tired, had a hard...reactionscomments
Cervix Mystery SolvedI know, you see this title and think you are about to read some murder mystery story. And sorry to be so...reactionscomments
What is an Endometrioma?With the onset of my last period, something horrible happened. Only a few hours after I had begun bleeding, I started to...reactionscomments
Why Birth Control Might Not Work for EndometriosisYears after I stopped taking hormonal birth control — pills and then the NuvaRing — I looked for answers as to why...reactionscomments
Uterine Fibroids versus Endometriosis: What’s the Difference?It is very easy to confuse the symptoms of endometriosis and uterine fibroids. They have many similar and overlapping symptoms. Because of...reactionscomments
A Doctor's Perspective on EndometriosisHaving a good doctor is so important, especially when coping with a chronic illness such as endometriosis. I have been under the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in TeensEndometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, occurring in 5-10% of women, but it is rarely diagnosed in teenage girls...reactionscomments
3 Signs You Should See A New DoctorLike most people with endometriosis, I cycled through several doctors before finding someone who addressed my condition. But I had to find...reactions2comments
When Sex Hurtsdys·pa·reu·ni·a, dispəˈro͞onēə/noun. definition: difficult or painful sexual intercourse. Source: GoogleDyspareunia- Medical term for painful sex for a woman. Truthfully, it really tells...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and AnemiaMany of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in some cases, just...reactions2comments
What Does It Mean to Have Shorter Cycles?I got my period ridiculously young at only a few months shy of 10 years-old. As quickly as it came, though, it...reactionscomments
Getting Back On Your Feet After a HysterectomyEndometriosis is a medical condition that can cause pain, bloating, heavy and irregular periods, and other symptoms. The condition happens when uterine-like...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in TeenagersEndometriosis is often associated with adult women (as this is when the condition is typically diagnosed). However, endometriosis can occur in anyone...reactionscomments
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part IIUnfortunately, the impacts of endometriosis are not restricted to the reproductive system or the menstrual cycle. Since endometriosis can grow in just...reactionscomments
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part IEven though I have had painful periods since I was 11, and IBS since I was 19, I did not experience any...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in Younger WomenEndometriosis is more common than people often realize. It can be found in 70% of young women with very painful periods and...reactionscomments
