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Self-care isn’t just nice-to-do when you have a chronic illness like endometriosis, it’s a must do. When you’re dealing with chronic pain or debilitating fatigue, you really don’t have much...

My battle with endometriosis started when I was 14 years old. Unfortunately, all those years ago, the doctors were very hesitant to diagnose somebody so young with endometriosis. This led...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. In this two-part series, Chris and Jessica reflect on their morning routine and how endometriosis...

Constipation can be painful for many people, but if you have endometriosis, it is like a double whammy. Hormonal fluctuations can create periods of diarrhea and then bam- constipation. As...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Sometimes, our family can be our worst enemies. I've heard so many women on Endometriosis.net complain about the fact that their family members simply don't believe the amount of pain...

As a nutrition coach living with three autoimmune diseases, I’ve become extremely intentional with my diet and lifestyle habits. For example... So, I feel like I’m doing my best to...

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...

When it comes to endometriosis, even the smallest thing can make the difference between a manageable day and a terrible day. What’s more is that it is very difficult to...

Endometriosis has troubled me for more than two decades. And surgeries haven't helped much. While my first laparoscopy made sex possible, most of my symptoms persisted. And a second ablation...

In preparing for my own hysterectomy, I spent a lot of time reading about others' hysterectomies. Most of the stories were heartening, but some were horrifying or heartbreaking (or both)...

I’ve made a big decision. You might remember that I recently wrote about how I wanted to seek therapy, but couldn’t afford the private prices. The challenge still continues, but...

Getting diagnosed with endometriosis is a long and frustrating process. Doctors either don’t believe us or don’t take our pain seriously. So when we finally do get a diagnosis, we...

In the summer of 2017, at age 24, I traveled to The Center For Endometriosis Care and had the biggest endometriosis surgery I've ever had. I had a hysterectomy, excision...

Read Part 1 here In Part 2 of my series on pursuing your dreams, even with endometriosis, I’m sharing my tips on how I work now in order to achieve...

Many women living with endometriosis find great relief in massage therapy. However, getting a massage at a spa can be a costly expense and simply not within budget. Ready for...

There are so many things I love in this life. Beach sunsets, oat milk lattes, the sound of my dogs paws on the carpet. Yet, one thing I will never...

My partner’s journey to diagnosis is not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that something was wrong to being referred to a...