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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 health impact on those with...

For most women, the journey to finding what works to manage endometriosis symptoms starts with their doctor. It is common for the gynecologist who made your endo diagnosis to develop...

Before 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...

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...

Read 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...

The 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...

Western 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...

After 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...

It’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...

Recently, 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...

In 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...

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...

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Jessica 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...

About 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...

I 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...

Endometriosis 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...

I’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...

Nesting 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...

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...