What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or 5 after my period starts when I usually...reactions13comments
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...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Toward 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions49comments
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...reactionscomments
