Endometriosis, Migraines, and EstrogenIt always seems that health issues come in multiples. My introduction to chronic health conditions started with endometriosis at the age of...reactions3comments
Ways to Nurture Your Mental Health During a Flare-UpFor anyone living with endometriosis, our flare-ups define the quality of our existence. Doctors may diagnose us depending on the location of...reactionscomments
To Those Who Don't Understand: Here is What My Invisible Illness Looks Like“You look so normal, happy, and healthy”, are words I play over and over in my head. These are words I have...reactions4comments
Survey: Do Endo Patients Regret Excision Surgery?I finally scheduled a visit with an excision specialist. I'll have to make a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there, so he's...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Post-Surgery RecoveryI've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that...reactionscomments
The Worst Foods for EndometriosisWe don’t know for sure the exact effects of food on endometriosis, but there are certainly a lot of compelling testimonies from...reactions2comments
Power Posing and EndoStriking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder PainI had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination...reactionscomments
Asexuality and EndometriosisSometimes, being on the asexual spectrum can mean not receiving the health care that you need and deserve. Gemma Rutterford, a 34-year-old...reactions2comments
Pain Doesn't Need Proof“Congratulations! You’re not crazy.” That’s what my excision specialist told me on the phone after my last surgery. He’d gotten the pathology...reactions4comments
How To Deal With A Long Waiting ListLife with endometriosis often requires a lot of patience. We step back and take very long breaths every time someone tells us...reactions1comment
Trying to Conceive: Remember Your “Why”The road to conceiving a baby can be a long one. Like months and sometimes even years long. It’s not the case...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis ToolkitManaging endometriosis symptoms isn’t easy. Because the symptoms can vary so much, it’s sometimes hard to know what you will need to...reactions4comments
A Playlist that Helps Me Cope When I'm on My PeriodWhen I first told my psychiatrist how I felt exhausted and anxious during my period, she recommended that I create a "Period...reactions5comments
Singlehood Made Me Find Empathy ElsewhereSome days I’m OK with being single, others not so much. Yes, it is incredibly bothersome when I am mid-flare-up and have...reactions2comments
The Importance of Getting AwayRecently, my partner and I went up to Perthshire in Scotland. It was kind of a spontaneous trip that was triggered by...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
How a Support Network Can Help You and Your Partner Cope Better with EndometriosisSupporting someone with endometriosis can be a heavy burden to carry, especially if that person’s endo is severe and affects how they...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in TeensIf you’re a teen dealing with painful periods, you are not alone. Surveys show that 70% to 90% of young people have...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Starts with Better Sex EducationI don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told...reactionscomments
