Study: Guidance On Helpful Diet Changes For EndometriosisA doctor once told me that people with endometriosis often have more gastrointestinal problems than gynecologic ones. That’s definitely the case with me. And changing my diet has been the...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m ScaredOver the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After my last excision surgery, my specialist suggested waiting...reactionscomments
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels to Reduce Endo SymptomsDo you have frequent energy crashes and struggle with fatigue? If so, you may be struggling to balance your blood sugar. Blood sugar can affect pain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal...reactionscomments
Self Care and EndometriosisEveryone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get even harder to express and address with my...reactionscomments
The Six Conditions I Commonly See in Endo PatientsChances are, it’s not just endo. As an endometriosis health coach, all of my clients have endo – but I don’t believe I’ve had a single case where the client...reactions3comments
Do's and Don'ts When Seeing a New DoctorAs endometriosis patients, seeing a new health professional is something that we will end up doing several times during our treatment. And just like meeting a new boss, or making...reactionscomments
When Your Friend Is Pregnant… Again!My friends often call me first with good news. Engagements. Pregnancies. First homes. I didn’t realize this until one of my friends said that I’m the one that gets most...reactionscomments
If You Had to Write Your Endometriosis a Letter, What Would It Say?There are so many days I sit here, thinking about if endometriosis was a person, what I would say to her (or him!). Would I yell? Would I be kind?...reactionscomments
Why Sharing Our Stories Is ImportantWhen I received my endometriosis diagnosis, it was kind of by accident. I had gone for a laparoscopy following a miscarriage and my OB-GYN found my insides riddled with endometriosis...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for LaparoscopyPlanning surgery for endometriosis can bring on a mix of emotions: You may feel excited at having some pain relief, or about getting a diagnosis, but nervous at the same...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Combat Endo FatigueEndometriosis fatigue is no secret. We experience it firsthand. Science is even validating it. It’s disappointing when we cancel plans or decline opportunities that we’d much rather be saying yes...reactions6comments
Excision Surgery 3 Months Later: What’s Changed? I had a third laparoscopy earlier this year. But this time, I saw an excision and endometriosis specialist. He told me to give my body three months to heal before...reactionscomments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 1In this two-part series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss planning their dream of traveling when endometriosis and other chronic conditions are a factor.From Jessica: Ever since I was a child...reactionscomments
When You Can't Be With Your Loved One in HospitalLast week involved a surprise trip to the hospital. My partner, who has endometriosis, started the evening having a bit of cramping. Throughout the night, it progressed to a severe...reactions4comments
My 2 Year Post-Hysterectomy Anniversary2 years ago, I went through with one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I had a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Although this surgery wasn’t specifically...reactionscomments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 2Read Part 1 here.In the final installment of this series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss the considerations they have to make when planning a long-term travel trip with multiple chronic...reactionscomments
Dealing with Endo FlaresOne horrible, debilitating symptom of endometriosis is an endo flare. During an endo flare, which, as the name suggests, can flare up at any moment, “normal” symptoms of endometriosis are...reactionscomments
Looking at Endometriosis Lessons PositivelyLiving with endometriosis forces everyone to learn some lessons. After living with endometriosis for years, I learned to look at some of the positive aspects of these lessons. Seeing the...reactionscomments
This Is What Happened When My Therapist Didn't Understand EndometriosisI value my mental health enormously. I believe that stress and anxiety can affect my flare-ups, dictating the severity of my physical symptoms. Since my early twenties, I have seen...reactions1comment
Can a Urogynecologist Help My Bladder Pain?I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis(IC) about a decade ago. That's the medical term for bladder inflammation. My symptoms eventually lessened on their own, despite the lack of a treatment...reactionscomments
