The Importance of Found FamilyMany people with endometriosis struggle with infertility. When I realized that I experienced some of these challenges, I mourned. I wondered why I was sad because I had never planned to... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and Chronic FatigueAs the weather turns for the worst outside, I find myself in the middle of a dog pile in the living room. I am snuggled in with a good blanket... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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 for these graphic details, but these cramps feel... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Conditions Associated With Endo That You Should Know About to Support Your Partner FullyI've written before about how educating yourself about your endometriosis and your loved ones' symptoms is a great way to support them. It not only gives you a better understanding... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Collateral Damage During Fertility TreatmentsNewly married at 41 years old, and my husband and I wanted a baby. Between my age and my history of endometriosis, I quickly started on fertility treatments and all... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With IncontinenceLast week, I was jamming to Taylor Swift's new album as I surveyed the adult diaper aisle at the grocery store. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This New Year I’m Focusing on My Mental Health, Not My EndometriosisSeven years ago I got my endometriosis diagnosis. “Not the worse kind, but not the easiest” the doctor said. It would take me a further 18 months to find out... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed When Managing EndometriosisSomething that I notice with clients (and myself) is that when we get started, we want to do everything all at once because we want to reduce our symptoms as... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Depression and EndoEditors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage, infertility, and mental health. “Depression.” Shhhhhh. Don’t mention the “d” word. We don’t want anyone to know about anyone else’s... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamin D and EndometriosisDid you know that having optimal vitamin D levels can support you in managing endometriosis? A study found “significantly lower serum vitamin D3 levels in severe endometriosis compared to normal... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
All the Health Professionals Who Treat My Endometriosis SymptomsDoctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's why I take a multidisciplinary approach to my... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Paying the Disability TaxPeople with endometriosis pay more for essentials than people without it. Exhibit A: Many of us are paying period tax (menstrual products are still taxed in 27 states). Exhibit B:... By Katrina Martin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Adding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to My Health IssuesAs I leave the endocrinologist’s office, I feel frustrated. I have been living with endometriosis since I was 14 years old. That marks an almost 20-year-long battle. Despite this, I... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
If I Can Get Through the Bleakest of Times, So Can YouLife with a chronic illness can be tough on the body, but I believe it is especially hard on our mental health. There are painkillers that can ease excruciating flare-ups... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Traveling With Endo, Dysautonomia, and MCASFor the past six months, I have been traveling. A follow-up doctor's appointment in the first few weeks confirmed I have dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome. This is not... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lighten the Load With Chronic PainPain is exhausting. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet here we are, living with chronic pain. We still want to enjoy our life, but it’s easy to lose motivation... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Never Know What’s Happening When You’re Only Seeing the Highlight ReelFirst comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Babies, babies, babies. The American dream to some, it seems. As the world has planned, once... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Endometriosis and Setting Boundaries Around the HolidaysThat time of year is upon us. The time when we should be jolly, happy, and enjoying all the holiday cheer. But when you are living with a chronic illness... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Stay Well HydratedI’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer climate, it’s even more important to keep up... By Katrina Martin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unhelpful Behaviors to Avoid When Supporting Your Loved OneSupporting a loved one through a chronic condition such as endometriosis can be a wonderful help to that person. Having someone to share in their journey, to share thoughts and... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments