The Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Eating for EndometriosisEating for endometriosis can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Often my clients come to me having cut out...reactionscomments
Endo Life in the SummerSummertime is all about swimming, hiking, and enjoying activities outdoors. But endometriosis can make summertime anything but carefree. We want to enjoy...reactions2comments
Tentatively Celebrating Reduced SymptomsIt makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Talking About Painful SexA common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt...reactionscomments
How I Learned To Say "I Don't Owe You A Baby."Three years ago, I was a guest at a beautiful summer wedding, in a long-term relationship with someone I loved very much...reactions1comment
Five Things To Consider if You Have Chronic Bladder Pain With EndoFor many of us with endo, if we get pain in the bladder or urethra or have problems urinating, we naturally might...reactions3comments
Do We Need to Bid Farewell to Alcohol?"Wine is good for us." "Alcohol is bad for us." I don’t know about you, but I get confused. Which is it?...reactions2comments
Never Accept “I Don’t Know” When Seeking a DiagnosisNavigating an endometriosis diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. For many of us, it will involve a myriad of doctors' appointments and disappointing...reactions2comments
What Does Endometriosis Pain Feel Like?Endometriosis pain is debilitating. In fact, according to our 2020 Endometriosis In America survey, 94 percent of respondents have experienced painful periods...reactions3comments
How I Explain Endometriosis Pain to Someone Without EndoA podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a...reactions5comments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic SurgeryI had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no...reactionscomments
The Good and Bad of Exercise For My EndoEveryone agrees that exercise is good for both physical and mental health. And a recent study shows it may even reduce the...reactionscomments
Are These Weird Symptoms Caused By Endometriosis?As I've entered my late 30s, my pre-period symptoms have gotten pretty bizarre. I can't tell what's causing them, but experts think...reactions19comments
Can Menstrual Cycles Cause Vertigo?Toward the end of 2020, I began experiencing new symptoms related to vertigo and dizziness. At first, the symptoms were relatively mild...reactions49comments
My Post-Hysterectomy Experience With PMSWhen I decided to have a partial hysterectomy to treat and manage the symptoms associated with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, I, of...reactions35comments
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or...reactions13comments
Rectal Pain and Endometriosis: Here’s What Eased My SymptomsMy bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry...reactions2comments
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's...reactions4comments
Don't Dismiss Those Migraine SymptomsMigraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of...reactions16comments
