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You might remember that a while ago I talked about taking my health journey to the next level. I had pain-free periods, more stable energy and less hormonal symptoms, but...

Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. But they weren't always on the same...

Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...

Endometriosis UK recently ran a campaign highlighting menstrual education in UK schools. Thousands of women shared their experiences of what they had learnt about periods at school, and how that...

It's been a few months since I've written a new post for this site. This is because I actually finally bit the bullet and went through with a hysterectomy and...

I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told that menstruation existed, but while I understood the...

When you have a chronic illness, being stuck inside is a familiar feeling. Things like being unable to see friends and family has become a struggle we know well. I...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

Endometriosis is a very physical condition, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding, prolonged cramping, and even infertility. But the symptoms don't stop there - they run over into a patient's...

I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 21, and I spent almost every day of the following 7 years wondering if I would be able to conceive or not...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

Jessica and Chris are both self-employed. Jessica went self-employed two years ago to better manage her endometriosis and anxiety, and is a writer and podcaster full-time over at her blog...

In the first installment of this two-part series, Jessica and Chris explored the benefits of being self-employed to better manage endometriosis. Today, they dive into some of the challenges they've...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

My chronic illness buddy has a disease that comes in flares. And a few months ago, she started taking a new medicine to control the most recent one. But on...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

When your healthcare provider recommends a laparoscopy as a treatment for endometriosis, it can be a lot to consider. Some questions you may think of are: When big and difficult...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...