Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis Is Emotionally ComplicatedIn the UK, my home country, it still takes a whopping 7.5 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis. It is a lengthy...reactionscomments
Survey: Do Endo Patients Regret Excision Surgery?I finally scheduled a visit with an excision specialist. I'll have to make a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there, so he's...reactionscomments
Trying (and Quitting!) The Mini Pill in the Hopes of Treating My EndometriosisLike many of you, endometriosis isn’t my only chronic condition. I also have psoriatic arthritis and migraine disease. Because some of my...reactions9comments
How I Deal With PainsomniaI learned about "painsomnia" from Dawn Gibson, a fellow health advocate who writes for AnkylosingSpondylitis.net. Like the name suggests, it's pain that keeps...reactionscomments
Navigating Toxic Relationships When Living With EndometriosisAs a human being, I am supposed to be a social animal. However, when I am suffering from a painful endometriosis flare-up...reactionscomments
Who Do You Share Your Fertility Journey With?Trying to get pregnant, especially with a history of endometriosis, is an uncertain road. There are a lot of unknowns and what...reactionscomments
What My Endo Surgery Was LikeWhen my gynecologist told me that I needed surgery to alleviate my endometriosis symptoms, the only thing that calmed me was how...reactionscomments
Could a Hernia Be Causing Your Pelvic Pain?For as long as I can remember, I have had some sort of pelvic pain. The type of pain that would just...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations for EndometriosisWhen we think of workplace accommodations, we often think that this means special chairs, or adaptable keyboards, or ergonomic mice. In the...reactionscomments
7 Tips for Post-Surgery RecoveryI've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (now closed)The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites...reactionscomments
Are These Weird Symptoms Caused By Endometriosis?As I've entered my late 30s, my pre-period symptoms have gotten pretty bizarre. I can't tell what's causing them, but experts think...reactions19comments
Taste of MotherhoodAs somebody who has had stage 4 endometriosis since I was 14, I have been aware of potential fertility issues for an...reactionscomments
Navigating Insurance… Without Losing Your MindLiving with three autoimmune diseases and a long history of debilitating migraines, my medical insurance is on speed dial. Did the medication...reactionscomments
Is It Perimenopause Or Just My Endometriosis?As an endometriosis patient, I have lived with menstrual irregularities all my life. And I am not alone in this. Ask anyone...reactionscomments
What I Do When Endometriosis Turns to AngerWe all know mood swings are normal. Some days are just rough, leaving us angry or mad. But for me, I have...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Adhesion-Related PainEndometriosis patients live with a wide range of life-disrupting symptoms, most of them painful. And a lot of our pain originates from...reactionscomments
Is My Skin Pain Linked to Endometriosis?My skin gets really sensitive sometimes. A light touch can feel like a burn. Even brushing my hair will hurt. Normally, these...reactions2comments
The Challenges Of Endometriosis: From Pain during Sex to Effects on Quality of LifeEndometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is both mental and physical, and many feel overwhelmed by it. Many...reactionscomments
Navigating an Elimination Diet as a CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
