Normalize Working from HomeBefore COVID-19, I was allowed to work from home maybe one day a week. Despite being more productive at home than at work, my boss always made me feel like... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Round 2! Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know about Endometriosis?How'd you do on our first Test Your Knowledge quiz? Are you ready for round 2? Let's find out how much you really know about endometriosis. How'd you do? Also... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 2Read Part 1 here Hormone disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative... By Skye Scarbrough, Adv Dip Nut, Grad Dip Obesity, EDOC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day In My Endometriosis LifeThe other day, a friend wondered what it must be like to live with endometriosis. She was complaining about her own pain, and told me how she'd thought: “I just... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Ayurveda Should Be Part of Your Endo HealingWestern medicine can be frustrating—especially when it comes to endometriosis. There are not always clear answers, and when there are, such as in the case of prescribed birth control to... By Brooke Morton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Orilissa and Hot FlashesAfter much hemming and hawing, I decided to start taking Orilissa for my endometriosis in November 2020. My gynecologist prescribed Orilissa in late spring 2020 after I’d recovered from my laparascopic... By Janet Geddis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
4 Ways to Get More Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants into Your DietIt’s widely understood that oxidation leading to inflammation is a serious problem for health – especially for those of us with endometriosis. Inflammation is an immune response that’s designed to... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Conversation on Periods and Shame With Filmmaker Leah ManassehRecently, I've been reading quite a lot on Brene Brown, an expert on shame. And it got me thinking about endometriosis, and more precisely, periods. I observed my own social... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience Of Medical GaslightingIn 2019, I underwent my 5th surgery for endometriosis. I’d had a lot of complications occur prior to it and it’s safe to say, I was desperate for the relief... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should Endometriosis Be a Mast Cell Disorder?Like a lot of people with endometriosis, I have allergies. But the symptoms to my actual allergies — cats and dust mites — are pretty mild. Sometimes my eyes will... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Terms and Conditions for 3rd Birthday GiveawayUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endometriosis.net Birthday Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Open about Pain and Discomfort with Your Loved OnesJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. Jessica and Chris discuss being open with your partner when it comes to pain and... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Hysterectomy Doesn't Cure EndometriosisAbout four years ago, I had a total hysterectomy for my endometriosis. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I felt so much better right after the surgery. Even when... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Letting Go of My Plan to HealI love to have a plan. If there’s a goal or an outcome that I desire, I want a plan to get there. What can I expect, what actions do... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual TreatmentsEndometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis can take an average of 4 – 7... By Amanda Workman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Balancing Career and FamilyI’m a working mom. I’m also the main breadwinner of the family, so I’ve always had to balance my career with my family. That is hard enough at the best... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nesting for PregnancyNesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby” according to the American Pregnancy Association... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does Endometriosis Pain Feel Like?Endometriosis pain is debilitating. In fact, according to our 2020 Endometriosis In America survey, 94 percent of respondents have experienced painful periods, 91 percent have experienced abdominal pain or cramping... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Emotional Roller Coaster that is EndoIt caught me totally off guard. I was in the middle of a road trip, two hours from my destination when I pulled over to get gas. As I was... By Brooke Morton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
