How Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy BetterI 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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Manage PMS-InsomniaI've written about menstrual-related hypersomnia. That's when I sleep a lot more than usual before my period starts. But I actually get pre-menstrual insomnia way more often. I usually struggle to... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Three Alternatives to Meditation for Calming the Nervous System and Reducing Pain SignalsOur pain is very, very real. It’s not all in our heads – but it is in all in our brains. All pain, regardless of the source, is made in... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Who Says You Can’t Get Pregnant?As I continued on my fertility journey with endometriosis at 41 years old, I was wondering if my time of getting pregnant would ever arrive. We were trying all the... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to DiagnosisThe journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the UK, diagnosis takes an average of 7.5 years... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Endometriosis: Stories from Endo WarriorsMany endo warriors have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some want to know if getting the vaccine will impact their endometriosis symptoms or their menstrual cycle. Others ask if... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Body Isn’t a Rotten Fruit: How a Conversation With My Grandmother Changed My Perspective on EndometriosisIf you’ve ever menstruated, you may have accepted your pain as an unfortunate inevitability. Women are often encouraged to keep silent about their menstrual complications. This gender bias is rooted... By Laken Brooks5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Visceral Manipulation For Bladder and Pelvic PainMy urogynecologist set me up with a new pelvic floor therapist recently. This one is supposed to help with my bladder pain, or interstitial cystitis. My doc said it's clear... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anti-Nausea Remedies During PregnancyNausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, 70-80% of women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. That’s a lot! It’s quite intimidating to... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 2September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 2 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. Read part 1 here. "When intimacy has been lost... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 1September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 1 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. We had the opportunity to interview Lauren Dicair, a... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic SurgeryI had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no idea what I needed! Over the years, and... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Endometriosis Affects People Of Color: Stories from Our CommunityIn our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey, we looked at how endometriosis affects people of color (POC). More than 1,000 people with endo completed the survey. Of those, 18 percent... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reframing Intimate Relationships after a Break-UpOne of the defining symptoms of endometriosis is painful intercourse. This side of the disease can be very challenging, both physically and emotionally. The first time I experienced pain during... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Too Many Surgeries Make Endo Worse?A couple of months ago, I was surprised to see someone posting on a social media group I am a part of for people with endometriosis. In particular, the person... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Prep for a Flight When My Period Is LateYour brain controls your menstrual cycle. Specifically, the hypothalamus tells your pituitary gland when it's time to have a period. Certain things, such as stress, can affect those signals. That's... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Meet the Endometriosis.net Advocate Team!At Endometriosis.net, we are committed to community. For more than 3 years, we have provided support and information to people living with and affected by endometriosis, while also giving them... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Endometriosis and DepressionTo this day, endometriosis is still a medical condition that can take a long time to be diagnosed. The chronic pain that sufferers from endometriosis are dealt with can lead... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finally Pregnant!I’m 41 years old, living with endometriosis, and... I'm pregnant! It happened. I got the call from our fertility doctor that our latest round of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) worked. I... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Life with Endometriosis Is Full of Unforgettable MomentsLife with endometriosis is full of milestones. Like the first time we read a list of symptoms and recognize the ones we’ve endured for years. Or the day we are... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments