Managing Endometriosis Symptoms for Almost 30 YearsI turned 40 this year, and my period started when I was 12. Like a lot of warriors, my symptoms were rough...reactions5comments
Transgender People with Endometriosis Often Suffer in SilenceBefore reading this article, you may consider referring to these vocabulary terms: Because health researchers tend to label menstrual illnesses as "women's...reactionscomments
Living with A Tilted UterusEndometriosis comes with its fair share of obstacles. So when new issues arise, they are the last thing we want to deal...reactions9comments
Can You Juice During Pregnancy?Fresh pressed green juice is often touted as the most nourishing substance you can put in your body. It’s packed with vitamins...reactionscomments
Endo in the NewsThere’s so much we don’t understand about endometriosis, and it’s such a common condition, but it’s rarely in the news. This month...reactions1comment
How Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy BetterI know it sounds crazy... How could this chronic illness that wreaks havoc in your body and in your life, make anything...reactions2comments
How I Manage PMS-InsomniaI've written about menstrual-related hypersomnia. That's when I sleep a lot more than usual before my period starts. But I actually get pre-menstrual...reactionscomments
Three Alternatives to Meditation for Calming the Nervous System and Reducing Pain SignalsOur pain is very, very real. It’s not all in our heads – but it is in all in our brains. All...reactionscomments
Who Says You Can’t Get Pregnant?As I continued on my fertility journey with endometriosis at 41 years old, I was wondering if my time of getting pregnant...reactionscomments
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to DiagnosisThe journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Visceral Manipulation For Bladder and Pelvic PainMy urogynecologist set me up with a new pelvic floor therapist recently. This one is supposed to help with my bladder pain...reactions2comments
Anti-Nausea Remedies During PregnancyNausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, 70-80% of women experience nausea and vomiting during...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 2September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 2 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. Read...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 1September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 1 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. We...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Affects People Of Color: Stories from Our CommunityIn our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey, we looked at how endometriosis affects people of color (POC). More than 1,000 people with...reactionscomments
Coping With IsolationBeing isolated is definitely nothing new to me, and most likely not to other people with endometriosis. But the past few months...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Ruined My Relationships By Turning Me Into A BurdenMost of my friends are coupled up rather happily. Lately, because of all of the restrictions around social life, I have ended...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
Antidepressants For Pain. Do They Help?I recently wrote about how antidepressants helped my PMDD. I tried three kinds, including some SSRIs. But I settled on duloxetine. That's a...reactions2comments
