The Nearly Invisible Battle with EndometriosisI may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis: Hair Thinning and Hair LossI remember back to a few months after I had my son. My hair started falling out in clumps, almost by the...reactions6comments
Could I Have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?Editor's note: If you think you have EDS, please consult your doctor. Earlier this year, another endo warrior suggested I may have...reactions1comment
Is Endometriosis A Disability? Mine IsEditor's note: Disability benefit requirements vary depending on where you live. If you have any questions, always speak with your local SSA...reactions7comments
Implicit Bias and the Chronic Pain ExperienceChronic ovarian cysts and ruptures have been longtime symptoms of mine. These symptoms tend to be a sign of potential endometriosis. One...reactions2comments
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
