Why Self-Advocacy is KeyThroughout the years I’ve been managing endometriosis, I have become skilled at self-advocacy. I am persistent about getting doctor appointments, researching, listening...reactions4comments
Endometriosis, Inflammation, and Hot TeaDrinking hot tea is one of the few things I found comforting when I started suffering from endometriosis. Being a Southern woman...reactions8comments
How to Have More Regular Bowel MovementsMany people struggle with constipation. Living in the rushed world that we do, combined with the great amounts of processed foods that...reactions11comments
How To Manage Emotions When the Pills Won’t WorkLately, the medication I take to manage certain endometriosis symptoms is leaving me very deflated. I have been on the pill form...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
