The Things I've Learned Since My DiagnosisLearning I had endometriosis was no surprise to me. It was a diagnosis I had suspected for a while. What was shocking...reactions1comment
How I Deal With DisappointmentIt’s time for me to find a new OB/GYN. I haven’t seen one regularly in more than a decade. That may seem...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Manage Pre-Period ConstipationI’m very familiar with the Bristol stool scale. That’s a chart you might have seen in your doctor’s office, at least if...reactions3comments
Endometriosis, Gynecologists, and EndocrinologistsI have been living with endometriosis for almost 20 years. I have seen several gynecologists to help manage my endometriosis during this...reactions1comment
I'm Self Employed Because I'm Chronically IllIn 2008, I created a plan for how I could become self-employed so I wouldn’t have to worry about losing a job...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Made me Lower My Standards But Not AnymoreI’ve said this countless times before. Dating in this modern world is tricky, and dating with a crippling chronic condition, is even...reactions2comments
How I Got Started with The Endometriosis DietFive years ago, finding anything about treating endometriosis naturally through lifestyle changes or nutrition took going down an Internet rabbit hole. These...reactionscomments
Talking to Your Children about EndometriosisWe don’t tend to talk about endometriosis, because we still don’t really talk about menstruation. At best, society views menstruation as something...reactionscomments
Sex and EndometriosisSex can be a minefield in the best of circumstances, but when you have endometriosis, it almost seems impossible to be able...reactionscomments
Study: Diet Changes Can Help Lessen Endometriosis SymptomsI came across a Swedish study that supports what I've been saying for years: Individual diet changes may help decrease endometriosis symptoms...reactionscomments
How Podcasts Have Helped Me HealI’m a podcast fanatic. My morning routine isn’t complete without a good podcast keeping me company. I can’t even remember how I...reactionscomments
My Experience of Painful Sex and EndometriosisI was recently interviewed for a podcast about my experience of painful sex due to endometriosis. This wasn’t the first time I’d...reactionscomments
Coping with Endometriosis-Related FatigueChronic fatigue is a common symptom of endometriosis but it isn’t often talked about. Fatigue is associated with insomnia, pain, inflammation, long-term...reactionscomments
Estrogen and Endo: Dietary TipsEstrogen and endometriosis are connected, and being aware of the shared connection means that there are things some people can do to...reactions1comment
How Laundromats Combat Period Poverty and Period StigmaA couple of weeks after I moved out of home, flush with the excitement of going to college, I faced an unexpected...reactions2comments
Endometriosis.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on Endometriosis.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
Enjoying Halloween Without Compromising Your HealthGrowing up with a major sweet tooth, I always loved Halloween. It’s the holiday of everything sweet! But now, living with a...reactionscomments
Our Favorite Endo-Friendly Sweet TreatsIt’s fair to say our love was founded on sugar and strengthened by caffeine. If endometriosis weren’t a factor, most of our...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner with ACEs and EndometriosisAs someone with endometriosis begins on their journey of understanding and managing the condition, they may begin to see how it is...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
