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While periods occur to millions of us, we talk very little about them. In fact, when period talk actually happens, it is severely limited. Even in this modern age, we...

Individuals who have any type of health condition genuinely want to be heard, believed, and understood. Any kind of health condition presents stress on the individual; It is even worse...

Endometriosis can affect every aspect of life. From painful symptoms to frustrating flares, endometriosis can take a toll, physically, mentally, and emotionally. To better understand the experiences of those coping...

If you live with endometriosis, you will likely have heard about laparoscopies. These procedures are the current standard when diagnosing the disease since adhesions often can occur deep in the...

Recently, Meghan Markle posted an honest and moving op-ed in The New York Times about the miscarriage she’d suffered in July of this year. Months earlier, in September, Chrissy Teigen...

In Part 1 of our What YOU Want to Learn More About Endo series, we shared information about mental health, surgery, and deep infiltrative endometriosis. As part of Endometriosis Awareness...

Heavy periods are part and parcel of life with endometriosis. Since the age of twelve, I’ve passed clots the size of my head, have lost bucket-loads of blood, and stained...

I've always had pretty good skin, at least when it comes to my face. But in my 30s, I started getting lots of pre-period bumps on my chin, jawline, and...

Endometriosis can be a painful and debilitating disorder that leaves people feeling isolated from loved ones. Managing symptoms, treatments, and diet can feel like a full-time job. We wanted to...

Dysregulated blood sugar is the hidden culprit behind many hormonal issues and even the worsening of endometriosis symptoms like pain and fatigue. So how does blood sugar work and why...

Few things are more debilitating than really sharp pelvic pain. For endometriosis patients, it's an excruciating part of our lives: We suffer from it during our periods, but also on-and-off...

In the 12 November edition of the the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr Mike Armour, a clinical advisory committee member for Endometriosis Australia, published a study that surveyed...

Medical gaslighting is a term I’ve only come to know in recent years. But, it’s something that I have, unfortunately, experienced many times since I was first diagnosed with endometriosis...

I was speaking to a friend the other day. He commented that so many causes want to raise awareness. “What does that even accomplish?” he asked. “Everyone seems to want...

I'm part of a few Facebook groups that focus on endometriosis. One is called, "Extrapelvic Not Rare Endo Support and Education Group." I follow this one because researchers are way...

It takes an average of 7 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Doctors often misdiagnose endometriosis as IBS, or plainly dismiss women who complain about heavy periods. It can be...

Fertility treatments are both fascinating and overwhelming. I’m incredibly grateful for the advancements that medicine has made to support couples – especially us in the endo community - in starting...

If you start reading about Ayurveda—a holistic way of addressing the imbalances in the body—you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot to learn. However, instead of feeling overwhelmed, start...

After living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal with than others. One of the most challenging...

One of the big questions I have had while being pregnant has been what happens to my body after I give birth. Spoiler alert: I don’t know and I’m currently...