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I work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and commonly treat people with endometriosis. There are times when an internal release of the pelvic floor can be helpful to stretch...

I have written a lot about my PMDD, and I am so glad I did. While it took me ages to find a doctor willing to take me seriously, I...

Surgery can be a helpful and necessary tool for many of us with endo, but it also comes with risks, including possible nerve damage or hypersensitivity, and adhesion formation.1Adhesions are...

There is a lot going on in the endo world. Here is a look at some of the most recent (and interesting). Imagine being able to know whether or not...

As I have written about previously, endometriosis may cause trauma in a person as a result of the severe pain, the impact it has on a person’s career, relationships, and...

For the most part, I've been posting tidbits on here about what to potentially expect internally with one's body post-hysterectomy. But what about the changes that occur on the outside--in...

"Ok, let's go ahead and book your endometriosis surgery". Words my new gynecologist said to me as soon as I was done explaining everything going on. I wasn't expecting it...

Traveling while suffering from endometriosis might be difficult at times. Endo pain may strike at the most inconvenient moments. It may need some additional planning and having a plan in...

Living with endometriosis, I never knew if I would be able to get pregnant. It was a dream of mine so while it remained in my prayers, I stayed open...

I was walking through my neighborhood park the other day when I felt a familiar tug. I managed the pain as best I could and stopped for the short time...

I didn’t realize how precious sleep is until I found myself laying wide awake at 3 a.m. for several weeks. Why was I up at this hour? And why couldn’t...

It is hard to remember when I, like so many Americans, got hooked on biometrics. Every morning now for the past year or so, the first thing I do when...

When I decided to have a partial hysterectomy to treat and manage the symptoms associated with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, I, of course, knew that removing my uterus would, at...

In many ways, the digital age has changed how we menstruate. We can’t use phone apps to cure our symptoms or take away our pain. However, we can use different...

Having endometriosis, or any chronic illness for that matter can oftentimes make you feel like a burden. The need to become dependent on others, bombard loved ones with appointments and...

Having someone in your life with endometriosis means learning how to help when they are having a bad day. Helping to relieve their pain and make their lives a little...

I’ve had two surgeries. My first one was acutely painful and debilitating. My second one was totally different. I had minimal pain and my energy returned swiftly. In fact, I...

I remember back to a few months after I had my son. My hair started falling out in clumps, almost by the handful. Hair at my temples seemed to thin...

Did you know that there may be a connection between endo symptoms and vitamin D levels? Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps your body absorb calcium. This is important...

Editor's note: If you think you have EDS, please consult your doctor. Earlier this year, another endo warrior suggested I may have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She'd read some of my...