Endometriosis and DepressionTo this day, endometriosis is still a medical condition that can take a long time to be diagnosed. The chronic pain that...reactions1comment
Abdominal Binders (Belly Bands)Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after...reactionscomments
I Eat Soy Every Day. Here's What A Dietitian Said About It.I eat a lot of organic tofu and tempeh. They're easy for me to digest because they're low-FODMAP. More importantly, they don't...reactionscomments
Why I'm Taking a Break from Health CareI'm grateful for the medical care I get. But like many endo warriors, I have to see multiple kinds of specialists. Scheduling...reactions2comments
Managing Endo While Trans NonbinaryNavigating endometriosis can be challenging enough on its own. Add being trans nonbinary and the struggle can worsen. Kai Preston, a 20-year-old...reactions5comments
Ways I Describe My Endometriosis Pain and DiscomfortEndometriosis pain is something I do not wish on anyone. It is one of the hardest pains to explain though, to those...reactionscomments
How I Deal with Endo Belly"Are you pregnant?" A line I dreadfully hear often. In all fairness, 99% of the time, I do look like I am...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and TraumaI hate having endometriosis. Always have, and always will. I wish I didn't have to worry about bleeding through my clothes, cry...reactions3comments
Should I Use a Menstrual Cup if I Have Endometriosis?During my very first period at ten years old, I bled through several super-absorbent pads. Heavy bleeding became a hallmark of my...reactions1comment
Surviving an Endo FlareLearning to manage an endo flare-up is challenging and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. There are lots...reactionscomments
Working Towards a Healthier Evening RoutineI have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit...reactions3comments
Sex After a Hysterectomy: My ExperienceWhen I was approaching my hysterectomy, one of the issues at the forefront of my concern was sex. I was mainly concerned...reactionscomments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Jessa FI recently had the opportunity to interview Jessa F, an advocate here at Endometriosis.net, for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Jessa...reactionscomments
Struggling With the Loneliness That Endometriosis BringsThere are different kinds of loneliness. There’s the one that can afflict us during specific festivities of the year if we don't...reactions5comments
What No Longer Having a Period Has Been LikeAs I approach this upcoming anniversary, it got me thinking about when I had my period. I started reading over some of...reactions1comment
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical StigmaMost endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging...reactions6comments
My Thoughts on Everything CBD: What Has WorkedI've been a CBD fan since before it became a fad. I'm the sort of person whose eyes light up whenever a...reactions3comments
The Endo BowlThe Endo Bowl is a tool I use in clinical practice. It is an adaptation from the popular Buddha bowl, but with...reactionscomments
Body Image During PregnancyI’m going broke just trying to keep up with my ever-changing bra size. I’ve gone through three rounds of new bras, and...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and the BrainAs someone who commonly treats conditions of chronic pelvic pain, I think it is important to look at how the body responds...reactions8comments
