Living

When my gynecologist told me that I needed surgery to alleviate my endometriosis symptoms, the only thing that calmed me was how matter-of-factly she said it. As if this was...

For as long as I can remember, I have had some sort of pelvic pain. The type of pain that would just radiate down the legs. As a kid, I...

When we think of workplace accommodations, we often think that this means special chairs, or adaptable keyboards, or ergonomic mice. In the context of endometriosis, these don’t help that much...

I've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that follows. Here's some things that might help you...

The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...

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 endometriosis-related pain is neuropathic and neuroinflammatory. That means...

As somebody who has had stage 4 endometriosis since I was 14, I have been aware of potential fertility issues for an extremely long time. This did not mean that...

Living with three autoimmune diseases and a long history of debilitating migraines, my medical insurance is on speed dial. Did the medication get approved? Did you receive the pre-authorization? How...

As an endometriosis patient, I have lived with menstrual irregularities all my life. And I am not alone in this. Ask anyone with this disease and they will list a...

We all know mood swings are normal. Some days are just rough, leaving us angry or mad. But for me, I have found my mood swings to be severe ever...

Endometriosis patients live with a wide range of life-disrupting symptoms, most of them painful. And a lot of our pain originates from endometriosis adhesions. Adhesions are basically bands of scar tissue...

My skin gets really sensitive sometimes. A light touch can feel like a burn. Even brushing my hair will hurt. Normally, these activities create a sensation, not pain. This kind...

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is both mental and physical, and many feel overwhelmed by it. Many women with endometriosis also experience depression and anxiety...

Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Jessica is currently following an elimination diet...

I don't know a lot of people with endometriosis. But every now and then, a friend will connect me with someone who has recently been diagnosed. I'm 38, and they...

Endometriosis is tough to live with. Not only is the physical pain often intolerable, but the answers to dealing with it are not often as straight-forward as anyone would like...

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 answer questions on how they...

I am forever grateful for everyone who came before me to discover the therapeutic benefits of using food as medicine. Removing gluten and dairy has helped me to eliminate the...

Three months ago, I watched a 2014 documentary called Unsupersize Me. In it, Juan-Carlos Asse, owner of Zen Fitness in Gainesville, Florida, teaches a woman named Tracy Ryan how to...

Living with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had to take too many sick days due to...