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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...

I hate having endometriosis. Always have, and always will. I wish I didn't have to worry about bleeding through my clothes, cry over the fact I can't seem to get...

My partner and I are currently on a trip, slowly traveling across a few Greek islands. So far it has been beautiful, blue, hot, and relaxing, but also not without...

During my very first period at ten years old, I bled through several super-absorbent pads. Heavy bleeding became a hallmark of my periods, and it was the first warning sign...

The holiday season is upon us. While it may be the happiest time of year, it’s not always the healthiest time of year. We’re surrounded by food that may be...

Learning to manage an endo flare-up is challenging and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. There are lots of ways to make it work more comfortably...

I may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the uterus on other bodily organs. While this condition...

When I was approaching my hysterectomy, one of the issues at the forefront of my concern was sex. I was mainly concerned that having a hysterectomy would adversely impact my...