The Alternative Therapies That Worked, and The Ones That Didn’tWith endometriosis, it’s more a quest for managing the symptoms, rather than trying to find a fix-all solution. As it turns out...reactionscomments
How Being Informed About Endometriosis Helps Your PartnerInforming yourself about endometriosis is a great way to better support your partner through their condition. It not only gives you a...reactionscomments
Why I Quit PainkillersAlmost 3 years ago, I quit taking painkillers. I first began taking them during my teens. I couldn’t go to school clutching...reactionscomments
Dealing With NauseaI'm certain that we have all felt nausea at some point in our journey with endometriosis. It is a horrible feeling of...reactions5comments
Endometriosis Isn’t Just My Battle - It’s My Partner's Battle TooWhen I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was at the beginning of a long term relationship. It kind of came out of...reactionscomments
My First Surgery ComplicationIn April of 2016, I was fortunate to have my first excision surgery. Removing endometriosis with excision is more effective than ablation...reactionscomments
Breathing through The PainPain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Most women suffering from endometriosis experience pain during their period, but a...reactionscomments
Loving My Body, Despite EndometriosisMy uterus was never my friend. We were barely on speaking terms. Due to endometriosis – which seemed to have taken hold...reactionscomments
How to Go Caffeine-Free"Coffee is good for you. No, wait, coffee is bad for you. Well... maybe it’s one cup a day that’s good for...reactionscomments
Antioxidants & Endo: Let's Talk about GlutathioneThe pain and inflammation that accompany endometriosis may be partly due to oxidative stress. To reduce oxidative stress, our body can make...reactionscomments
The Real Cost of HealthcareI’m on the hunt for a good therapist to help me manage endo – and one I can afford. Yes, there’s the...reactionscomments
Things I Hate About (My Partner) Having EndoMy partner has a pretty good idea of what foods trigger flare-ups of her endo pain and we do our best to...reactions1comment
Natural Pain ReliefHippocrates said it, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The Bible says it, “The fruit will be for...reactions1comment
7 Ways To Fix Painful SexFor many patients, endometriosis can create stress in a relationship, especially when it comes to sex and intimacy. One of the most...reactions1comment
Intimacy Advice For Couples Living With EndometriosisJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Today we've asked them, "What advice can you give to couples encountering problems with...reactionscomments
What I Gained from Learning about the Mind-Body ConnectionDespite the pain and angst I experienced after being diagnosed with endometriosis at a young age, I was fortunate to survive my...reactionscomments
Why Don't We Talk about Painful Sex?When talking about symptoms of endometriosis, we mainly talk about heavy, painful periods, cramping, and pelvic pain. But we rarely talk about...reactionscomments
Strengthening the Core and EndoI've been hearing it for decades now: "Having a strong core is integral to being healthy". When my low back and hip...reactionscomments
How to Respond to Someone Who Doesn't Understand EndometriosisEditor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from...reactionscomments
Planting the Seeds of ReliefSeeds, by their very nature, hold a lot of potential. They have everything they need to grow into a full-grown plant. As...reactionscomments
