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"This is too good to be true?" I thought to myself as I left my new gynecologist appointment. Have you ever had a thought or feeling like that after a...

A podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a way that the non-endo crowd could understand. I...

I have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit down on the couch for hours at a...

When I first suspected that I might have endometriosis, I felt adrift. After all, endometriosis remains a misunderstood condition. Many people feel the pressure to remain silent about menstrual pains...

There are different kinds of loneliness. There’s the one that can afflict us during specific festivities of the year if we don't have a "typical" family dynamic or if we...

There isn’t currently a be-all and end-all cure for endometriosis, but there are numerous treatment options someone with the condition can choose to help their pain, fertility, or other symptoms...

As I approach this upcoming anniversary, it got me thinking about when I had my period. I started reading over some of my posts on here that I wrote in...

We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name is Cheryl Eder, and I am currently a...

Most endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging at best and dehumanizing at worst. Endometriosis is...

I've been a CBD fan since before it became a fad. I'm the sort of person whose eyes light up whenever a new product pops up with this wonderful ingredient...

I’m going broke just trying to keep up with my ever-changing bra size. I’ve gone through three rounds of new bras, and I pray that this round takes me through...

The Mirena coil (IUS or intrauterine system) is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, plastic T-shaped device that is placed directly into the uterus (womb) by a...

As someone who commonly treats conditions of chronic pelvic pain, I think it is important to look at how the body responds to long durations of perceived pain. Moreover, what...

I turned 40 this year, and my period started when I was 12. Like a lot of warriors, my symptoms were rough from the beginning. You might wonder what it's...

Endometriosis comes with its fair share of obstacles. So when new issues arise, they are the last thing we want to deal with. Since the first time I went to...

Before reading this article, you may consider referring to these vocabulary terms: Because health researchers tend to label menstrual illnesses as "women's diseases," some trans people may not recognize their...

Pelvic floor physical therapy is one treatment option for managing the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. But, where do you even start?! As an endo warrior, you may wonder what...

Fresh pressed green juice is often touted as the most nourishing substance you can put in your body. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals from ingredients like organic kale, celery...

There’s so much we don’t understand about endometriosis, and it’s such a common condition, but it’s rarely in the news. This month is different! Here’s some exciting new information about...

I know it sounds crazy... How could this chronic illness that wreaks havoc in your body and in your life, make anything “better.” Yet here I am – admittedly just...