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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...

Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Below they discuss the endometriosis symptoms that...

Before I learnt how to manage my endo, codeine was my answer. I remember going to work feeling like I floated half of the way there. I remember feeling on...

No matter what chronic illnesses we may be dealing with, getting to the bottom of things can be exhausting and constantly feel like a dead end. We may receive a...

I’ve recently had the displeasure of having kidney stones. If I had to choose between what pain I prefer: kidney stone pain or an endometriosis flare-up, I’d choose endometriosis pain...

Three weeks ago, my whole life changed. It all started with a passing reference to my kidneys.“It could be a sign of kidney failure.” The doctor had his back to...

In supporting a loved one with endometriosis, there are only some symptoms you can really help with. Unfortunately, we can’t do much for the pain, we can’t clear away the...

Trying to navigate your body with endometriosis can already feel like an exhausting fight with your physical and mental health, and adding the pressures of societal expectation for illness and...