Don't Dismiss Those Migraine SymptomsMigraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of women with endometriosis (The study only included cisgender... By Katrina Martin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Saving for Fertility Treatments: A Budgeting JourneyBudgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize the time and effort needed to create and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Following My Partner’s Endo Diet Keeps Me HealthyLiving with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing this condition. I have previously shared how following... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Considerations: My Life Since My HysterectomyBack in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis. While a hysterectomy is not a cure for... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Puncturing My Lung Taught Me About Endo and GaslightingNot long ago, I slipped in the shower, landed on my ribs on the metal handle of the bathtub, broke three ribs, and punctured a lung. Two of my ribs... By Jessica Duffin, WHC4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Three Tips on Sharing Your Condition With a New PartnerDating in this era is awful. Or at least it has been in my case. Online dating is scary for everyone. You can easily get duped because it’s hard to... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Eat Well for Endo if You’re a Busy PersonOne of the biggest barriers I see endo clients facing when it comes to managing endo is time. Most people feel overwhelmed by life and endo as it is, without... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Years of a Meaningful and Fulfilling Relationship Alongside EndometriosisAs my partner and I approach ten years in our relationship, a relationship that has been largely directed by the challenges and management of endometriosis, I thought this was a... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Shut Down Uncomfortable Conversations Around EndometriosisAs an endometriosis patient, I talk about this disease a lot. I have discussed it with a myriad of health professionals, relatives, and even strangers. Despite it affecting as many... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Helping My Partner Manage Her SpoonsOne of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What to Do When You Feel Like Giving UpYou've tried everything you can think of, but no relief seems to be in sight. Diet change, surgeries, medicines, supplements. You have tried it all, and they just aren't working... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Preparing for Exploratory SurgeryLet me guess: you’ve spent years with abdominal pain that has no reason, or you’ve been told you just need to poop more and to take a laxative. Your periods... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sharing Words of Comfort“I hope you feel better soon.” That is the phrase we say to one another when we’re not feeling well. It is usually said to acknowledge the struggles at that... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Douche or Not to Douche?Douching involves inserting water, soaps, body washes, or other cleansing products into the vagina. Advertisements for douche products show women bathing under crisp waterfalls or plucking bouquets of wildflowers. In... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Can Make You Socially Awkward (And That's Okay)This last weekend was, quite unexpectedly, a busy one. Perhaps encouraged by warmer weather and brighter skies, friends and acquaintances were everywhere here in Brighton, U.K. I bumped into them... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary FolksAuthor note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve waited 18 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. You’ve... By Katrina Martin5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a Feel-Good Period RoutineI’m going to say something that I know might be a sensitive topic for some: I look forward to having my periods. My period used to cause me anxiety all... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips to Managing Endometriosis Flare-UpsIf you have endometriosis, you may get a worsening of pain or other symptoms from time to time. Inflammation and hormonal fluctuations are likely to blame for these flare-ups. But... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
7 Surprising Techniques to Managing Mood SwingsMy friends describe me as optimistic, loyal, and determined. Anger or irritability are certainly not traits of my normal character. Yet, they loved to make an appearance when I was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips For Home After Exploratory LaparoscopyHave you had exploratory laparoscopy surgery to see if endometriosis is the cause of your undiagnosed abdominal or pelvic pain? After this diagnostic surgery, you would need to meet the... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments