My Recovery From Excision SurgeryEndometriosis is a complex disease. And the only way to see what’s really going on is with a laparoscopy. That’s when a...reactionscomments
The Many Faces of SupportWhen I think of my support system in managing a chronic illness like endometriosis, I think of my husband (and my medical...reactionscomments
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain ReliefWhenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m ScaredOver the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After...reactionscomments
Self Care and EndometriosisEveryone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get...reactionscomments
The Six Conditions I Commonly See in Endo PatientsChances are, it’s not just endo. As an endometriosis health coach, all of my clients have endo – but I don’t believe...reactions3comments
Do's and Don'ts When Seeing a New DoctorAs endometriosis patients, seeing a new health professional is something that we will end up doing several times during our treatment. And...reactionscomments
How to Exercise with EndometriosisOur society is obsessed with dieting and exercising, shaming those who are even the slightest overweight. Some of this is luckily changing...reactionscomments
When Your Friend Is Pregnant… Again!My friends often call me first with good news. Engagements. Pregnancies. First homes. I didn’t realize this until one of my friends...reactionscomments
Constipated? Try Changing How You Poop!Constipation can be painful for many people, but if you have endometriosis, it is like a double whammy. Hormonal fluctuations can create...reactionscomments
If You Had to Write Your Endometriosis a Letter, What Would It Say?There are so many days I sit here, thinking about if endometriosis was a person, what I would say to her (or...reactionscomments
Community Views: Alternative Ways to Manage Endo SymptomsMany people dealing with the pain of endometriosis find that there comes a time to start exploring alternative medicine. Some choose non-medical...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for LaparoscopyPlanning surgery for endometriosis can bring on a mix of emotions: You may feel excited at having some pain relief, or about...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Combat Endo FatigueEndometriosis fatigue is no secret. We experience it firsthand. Science is even validating it. It’s disappointing when we cancel plans or decline...reactions6comments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 1In this two-part series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss planning their dream of traveling when endometriosis and other chronic conditions are a...reactionscomments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 2Read Part 1 here.In the final installment of this series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss the considerations they have to make when...reactionscomments
When You Can't Be With Your Loved One in HospitalLast week involved a surprise trip to the hospital. My partner, who has endometriosis, started the evening having a bit of cramping...reactions4comments
Looking at Endometriosis Lessons PositivelyLiving with endometriosis forces everyone to learn some lessons. After living with endometriosis for years, I learned to look at some of...reactionscomments
This Is What Happened When My Therapist Didn't Understand EndometriosisI value my mental health enormously. I believe that stress and anxiety can affect my flare-ups, dictating the severity of my physical...reactions1comment
What If It Isn’t Endometriosis?In 2014, whilst going through IVF, I started to experience a lot of pain. At the time, I thought it was the...reactionscomments
