The Things People Don’t Tell You About EndometriosisEndometriosis is not a well-known or understood condition. What is known is often not totally accurate. When I was diagnosed I felt so...reactionscomments
Mast Cell Activation Disorder and EndometriosisTwo illnesses that don’t play well together are endometriosis and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Mast cells live in our bone marrow...reactions6comments
A Pain Pal of the Dog VarietyPrior to endometriosis, I was a very active individual. I participated in the drill team at school, trained horses in the evening...reactions5comments
My New Medication for Period PainEditors Note: Always talk to your doctor if you have any questions about making a change in your medications. I've never been...reactionscomments
Long-Term Strategies for Alleviating Endo Brain FogMany moons ago, I wrote an article about hacks to help with endo brain fog. While they’re all well and good for...reactionscomments
How I Manage Mental Health with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a chronic condition without a cure. Excision treatment with an endometriosis specialist has been a big help for me. But surgery...reactionscomments
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
