LGBTQ+ People Struggle With Medical InequitiesIt is pride month and people around the world are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, some doctors continue to ignore transgender, nonbinary, and queer people who have endometriosis. I was... By Laken BrooksBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Introducing the Social Health Network and Awards ProgramWe are very excited to announce the launch of the Social Health Network and Awards! The Social Health Network is a community for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with the... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting an Emotional Support AnimalA year into the pandemic, my anxiety, depression, and chronic pain were at all-time highs. I'd had my first excision surgery to remove extensive adhesions, two big endometriomas, and endo... By Katrina MartinBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Do When I Feel So Angry With My Body and Illness"I hate my body and this chronic illness life, and I will never get better," I say to myself as I look in the mirror. A line I have repeated... By Kimberli DavinoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
A Love Letter From Your Future SelfDear You, By the time you are writing this, you may have gnarled knuckles and knees. You may find it difficult to walk around the grocery store's perimeter without stopping... By Becca IronsideBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dismissed by Your FamilyWhat do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking, and quite honestly, insulting. Do they not see... By Alene BrennanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What I Pack In My Hospital BagBeing admitted to the hospital is always the last thing you want. But if you live with many chronic illnesses, as I do, it’s better to be prepared. I learned... By Amber BlackburnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
10 Yoga Poses to Relieve Pelvic PainIf you have endometriosis, you’ve probably heard many coping suggestions. When I first realized I had endo, I remember being overwhelmed by Facebook comments and text messages suggesting everything from... By Laken BrooksBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking About Painful SexA common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt felt by the person with endo as well... By Chris RobsonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s OK To Not Always Be OK"It is OK if all you did today was survive."- Unknown In the world of social media and lives that are portrayed as absolutely perfect, it is so easy to... By Amber BlackburnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do You Have Chronic Endometriosis Pain? You Might Need To Visit a DentistIf you’re struggling with painful endometriosis flares, you may have already booked an appointment with your gynecologist. Have you considered contacting a dentist, too? How is endometriosis, a condition that... By Laken BrooksBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Managing Stress And PMSWhich came first, the chicken or the egg? Does PMS cause us to be more emotional? Or does emotional stress increase PMS symptoms? The answer could probably be debated, but... By Alene BrennanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Tailored My Exercise Habits to Manage My SymptomsLet me start this post by acknowledging my privilege: I am currently on hormonal therapy that prevents my periods from happening. Without progesterone, the situation would be completely different. I... By Jessa FBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Towards a More Inclusive Definition of Women's HealthIt’s Women’s Health Month, and the traditional definition of “women’s health” is overdue for an update. When we think of women’s health, two things often come to mind: Pap smears... By Dr. Audrey SheridanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women's Health Month PollWomen's Health Awareness Month is recognized every May. This year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedBreastCancer.net and AdvancedOvarianCancer.net to bring you a Women's Health Awareness Month Quiz. This is... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Exercising with EndometriosisExercise is part of the fuel that keeps me going. Maybe it’s because I’ve always opted for workouts that feel more playful. Starting my day with yoga, pilates, swimming, or... By Alene BrennanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Vaginal MicrobiomeWe’ve all had moments when we know things just aren’t right in our vaginas. I have a good friend who is a urogynecologist. She is known as Captain Vagina and... By Becca IronsideBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Menstrual Cycles Cause Vertigo?Toward the end of 2020, I began experiencing new symptoms related to vertigo and dizziness. At first, the symptoms were relatively mild and short-lived, but over the course of several... By Laura KieselBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But these topics aren’t just important to those who... By Dr. Audrey SheridanBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women’s Health Awareness Month: Self-Care ChallengeHave you ever been on a plane and heard the stewardess say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping someone else? They do this because we must... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
