Nesting for PregnancyNesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your...reactionscomments
The Mental Toll of EndometriosisLiving with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had...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
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...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Hot FlashesHot flashes. Oh my dear Lord, I just can’t handle them anymore. If you’ve ever experienced a hot flash then you know...reactions4comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with EndometriosisFor many women, one of the biggest challenges of endometriosis is the often long, complicated journey to finally finding a name for...reactions2comments
Could Menstrual Leave be Helpful for Endometriosis?You may have heard about menstrual leave in the media. Most recently, an Indian company (Zomato) gained some press from giving menstruating...reactions4comments
Your Body is Healthy… but Your Mind is NotThe words stung. My defenses immediately went up. “Your body is healthy, but your mind is not.” What does that even mean?...reactionscomments
How Hormones Stained My SkinThere are days I like the skin I’m in, but when it comes to my face, I can count them with one...reactionscomments
3 Endo-Friendly Snacks to TryJessica has endometriosis and is an endometriosis health coach, and Chris is her partner. Here they outline some of the snacks they...reactionscomments
The Cost of Honesty with Endometriosis“Hey! How are you doing?” If ever there was a landmine lying in wait for unsuspecting victims, this is it. The natural...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Night SweatsMy relationship with sleep is a complicated one. I can get oddly excited about slipping into my pajamas, bedtime being one of...reactionscomments
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis - What's the Difference?When I received my endometriosis diagnosis, I had no idea what was to come. Or what could still come. There was not...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Doesn't Devalue UsTalking to your partner about endometriosis, or telling a new partner about your chronic illness, is a scary thing. After all, if...reactionscomments
Normalizing Conversations around Pain with Your Loved OnesMy partner and I are very open when it comes to discussing all things endometriosis related, and this includes discussing her pain...reactions1comment
My Endo StoryThe first few times the spotting happened, I tried my best to ignore it. I wanted to blame stress. I thought maybe...reactions2comments
Uncool Things Doctors Have Said to MeEndometriosis has caused lots of problems for me over the past 25 years: backaches, period pain, impossible sex, migraines, diarrhea, repeat UTIs...reactions1comment
Reclaiming My Body after EndometriosisI’m 43 and I just got my nipples pierced this week. You might wonder what that has to do with endometriosis but...reactions1comment
Post-Hysterectomy Hormone Replacement TherapyHormone replacement therapy, better known as HRT, is mainly used on premenopausal and menopausal women. This type of therapy can also be...reactionscomments
