Overcoming Ambivalence over Surgery for My AdenomyosisWhen I was college age and suffering from what I highly suspected was endometriosis, I promised myself I would never have a hysterectomy to address the issue. More specifically, short... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Post-Op BluesIt has been 12 days since my excision surgery - Twelve days of mixed emotions and a little depression. It is kind of weird to say that I am sad... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Endometriosis and Planning for the Future - Part 2Read Part 1 here In this final installment of their series on endometriosis and planning for the future, Jessica and Chris dive into what to consider when planning for future... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finance and Budgeting Tips for Couples Dealing with EndometriosisEndometriosis can make having a career or even working regularly a challenge, which can really cripple your finances. Jessica and Chris have experienced this and share some of the tips... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis & Unsolicited AdviceCan you relate? "Have you tried xyz therapy?" 😡or "Just get a laparoscopy like I did. It cured me!" 🥴 Receiving unsolicited advice seems to be inevitable when you live... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Terms and Conditions: Thinx GiveawayUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thinx Underwear Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID... By Editorial Team 9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Good Days Don't Make You A FraudLiving with an invisible illness can be very difficult. Not only are we struggling with chronic pain, lack of energy, and a host of other difficulties, but because our illness... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Felt When I Was Diagnosed With EndometriosisI was diagnosed with endometriosis back in 2005. Sex had, very suddenly, become extremely painful, and although I didn't think too much of it, the pain wasn't going away. I... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Body May Never Heal, and I Am OK with ThatIt’s been a rough few weeks. My endometriosis specialist put me on a progesterone-based pill, and while it seemed like it was going to help put my periods on hold... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trust Your Gut (Feeling)I lived with endometriosis for fifteen years before getting a diagnosis. My story is sadly not unusual. Many women struggle to get a diagnosis the first (or second, third or... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I (mostly) Gave Up Wheat & My Joints Have Never Felt BetterEarlier this year, my doctor tested me for celiac. I didn't think I had the autoimmune disorder. But I did have a lot of symptoms that fit: bone and joint... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
5 Questions For My PartnerJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here are 5 questions Chris has put... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in ReviewAs this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019 comes to a close and a new year... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Life Is Like As an Entrepreneur with EndometriosisI write a lot about endometriosis. I talk about it a lot too. But, there’s something I want to share with the world, almost as much as I share about... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Ways to Care for Your Mental Health When Living with EndometriosisEndometriosis patients live under a sizeable amount of stress. As a long-term anxiety sufferer, I can painfully vouch for this. We are subjected to continuous medical appointments, repetitive invasive tests... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and Intimacy as A CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they answer questions about endometriosis &... By Chris Robson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Year, New EndoThere’s no better time to make changes to your life than the built-in reset button that is January. The world over, people vow to join gyms, eat better, make wiser... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How We Cope with a Flare-Up as a Couple: Part 2Read Part 1 here. In this final piece on flare-ups, Jessica and Chris take us through everything they've learnt from five years of living with endometriosis pain. Jessica: It’s really... By Jessica Duffin, WHC5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How We Cope with a Flare-Up as a Couple: Part 1In the first of this two-part series, partners Jessica and Chris explore how endometriosis flare-ups affect them, they ways they handle the pain, and the lessons they’ve learnt along the... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving the Holidays with EndometriosisChristmas is a wonderful time, but at the same time, it can be a stressful and energy-sapping time. December is usually filled with Christmas parties: The office Christmas party, the... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments