Living

"Ok, let's go ahead and book your endometriosis surgery". Words my new gynecologist said to me as soon as I was done explaining everything going on. I wasn't expecting it...

Traveling while suffering from endometriosis might be difficult at times. Endo pain may strike at the most inconvenient moments. It may need some additional planning and having a plan in...

Having endometriosis, or any chronic illness for that matter can oftentimes make you feel like a burden. The need to become dependent on others, bombard loved ones with appointments and...

Living with endometriosis, I never knew if I would be able to get pregnant. It was a dream of mine so while it remained in my prayers, I stayed open...

I was walking through my neighborhood park the other day when I felt a familiar tug. I managed the pain as best I could and stopped for the short time...

I didn’t realize how precious sleep is until I found myself laying wide awake at 3 a.m. for several weeks. Why was I up at this hour? And why couldn’t...

It is hard to remember when I, like so many Americans, got hooked on biometrics. Every morning now for the past year or so, the first thing I do when...

When I decided to have a partial hysterectomy to treat and manage the symptoms associated with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, I, of course, knew that removing my uterus would, at...

In many ways, the digital age has changed how we menstruate. We can’t use phone apps to cure our symptoms or take away our pain. However, we can use different...

Having someone in your life with endometriosis means learning how to help when they are having a bad day. Helping to relieve their pain and make their lives a little...

I’ve had two surgeries. My first one was acutely painful and debilitating. My second one was totally different. I had minimal pain and my energy returned swiftly. In fact, I...

I remember back to a few months after I had my son. My hair started falling out in clumps, almost by the handful. Hair at my temples seemed to thin...

Did you know that there may be a connection between endo symptoms and vitamin D levels? Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps your body absorb calcium. This is important...

Editor's note: If you think you have EDS, please consult your doctor. Earlier this year, another endo warrior suggested I may have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). She'd read some of my...

Editor's note: Disability benefit requirements vary depending on where you live. If you have any questions, always speak with your local SSA office. Disabilities come in many forms. A disability...

If you’re a teen dealing with painful periods, you are not alone. Surveys show that 70% to 90% of young people have period pain. It may just be mild cramps...

Chronic ovarian cysts and ruptures have been longtime symptoms of mine. These symptoms tend to be a sign of potential endometriosis. One of the worst ovarian cyst ruptures of my...

I have always considered myself pretty sharp. I have a pretty good memory, sometimes to the point of almost being photographic when it comes to some things I really care...

I'm grateful for the medical care I get. But like many endo warriors, I have to see multiple kinds of specialists. Scheduling and going to every appointment can feel like...

Navigating endometriosis can be challenging enough on its own. Add being trans nonbinary and the struggle can worsen. Kai Preston, a 20-year-old trans nonbinary lesbian in New York, knows this...