The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary FolksAuthor note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve waited 18 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. You’ve... By Katrina Martin5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creating a Feel-Good Period RoutineI’m going to say something that I know might be a sensitive topic for some: I look forward to having my periods. My period used to cause me anxiety all... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tips to Managing Endometriosis Flare-UpsIf you have endometriosis, you may get a worsening of pain or other symptoms from time to time. Inflammation and hormonal fluctuations are likely to blame for these flare-ups. But... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
7 Surprising Techniques to Managing Mood SwingsMy friends describe me as optimistic, loyal, and determined. Anger or irritability are certainly not traits of my normal character. Yet, they loved to make an appearance when I was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips For Home After Exploratory LaparoscopyHave you had exploratory laparoscopy surgery to see if endometriosis is the cause of your undiagnosed abdominal or pelvic pain? After this diagnostic surgery, you would need to meet the... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Okay to Ask for Help. Really.In the last month, I added another fun situation to my already complex health picture: concussion recovery. Can you detect the sarcasm here? Back in March, as I was bent... By Katrina Martin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Endometriosis and How It Has Changed Me As a PersonEndometriosis has changed me. It's as simple as that. I am not the same person I was years before my diagnosis. Honestly, I don't 100% remember who I was before... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Five Things To Consider if You Have Chronic Bladder Pain With EndoFor many of us with endo, if we get pain in the bladder or urethra or have problems urinating, we naturally might assume that endometriosis is on our bladder. While... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Benefits of Keeping a Symptom JournalWhen we think about a journal, we think about writing out our feelings or even a list of things for which we’re thankful. Both of those aspects are helpful and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
It Takes a Village: Finding Support for Endometriosis From Multiple PeopleLiving with a chronic invisible illness like endometriosis has taught me many powerful lessons. One of the most important lessons I learned was not to expect everything you need from... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Never Accept “I Don’t Know” When Seeking a DiagnosisNavigating an endometriosis diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. For many of us, it will involve a myriad of doctors' appointments and disappointing treatment strategies, and even misdiagnoses. Endometriosis is also... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Surgery Recovery Went For MeAs someone with stage 4, deep infiltrating endometriosis, I am quite familiar with surgery. My first ablation was in 2009, and I had another six months later in 2010. Then... By Katrina Martin6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Weight With EndometriosisCan we talk about the weight fluctuations with endometriosis? As women, there are deeply rooted messages about our appearance and our self-image that certainly don’t set the stage for a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseasesWhile not officially classified as an autoimmune disease, there are many doctors and other health professionals who support and recognize endometriosis as an autoimmune disease, despite its unofficial classification. Endometriosis... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Vitamin D and Immunity: Is My Supplement Why I Get Sick Less Often?I used to catch a cold at the drop of a hat. If someone near me sneezed, chances were that I'd show symptoms within a day. But I haven't had... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Life With Endometriosis Made Me ThriftyRight now, money is a constant worry on my mind. It's no secret to anyone living with endometriosis that this disease sabotages career paths, severely limiting a person’s income. While... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Get Well Soon" and Other Well-Intended Phrases That I Wish Allies Would Stop Saying"I haven't seen you around the office recently! Were you on vacation?" My coworker greeted me during lunch when I returned to the office. "No," I responded. "I wasn't feeling... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Endo Life in the SummerSummertime is all about swimming, hiking, and enjoying activities outdoors. But endometriosis can make summertime anything but carefree. We want to enjoy all the summertime activities, but they can become... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Small Window into Living with Chronic PainI recently hurt my back. I’ve always had a somewhat weak back and can strain it easily, but years of core strengthening and stretching mostly nullified these issues, and I... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Things I’ve Learned: Endo EditionI’ve had pelvic and lower abdominal pain since I was 14, along with intense life-altering cramps. Like most, I wasn’t diagnosed for over a decade. In those years, I researched... By Amber Blackburn, RN2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments