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We decided on a hysterectomy for my endometriosis because I have dealt with stage four endometriosis for over fifteen years. During this time, I have had the laparoscopic surgeries, tried...

We know that a healthy diet can have a positive impact on reducing symptoms of chronic illness such as endometriosis. Eliminating dairy and even gluten have shown to be especially...

As a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am not working or in too much pain to read. I...

When I was diagnosed with endometriosis and started doing my own research, it took me a really long time to learn about thoracic endometriosis. I don’t think I would have...

Like millions of Americans, I have had periods of my life during which I had no health insurance. When I finished graduate school at age 26, I was no longer...

I know many of you reading the title are probably rolling your eyes right now. I did the same exact thing when I received my endometriosis diagnosis. Each time someone...

Check-out Laura's article "Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips"Diet is not the only way one can lower their exposure to environmental and human-made estrogens. It’s not just the food itself, but...

Since my diagnosis, I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries. The first one only involved the removal of a polyp, so the recovery was minimal. The second felt more like repeat ninja...

Chronic fatigue is a common symptom of endometriosis but it isn’t often talked about. Fatigue is associated with insomnia, pain, inflammation, long-term stress, and depression. These days, I’m grateful to...

As an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate (but sometimes intersecting) disorders that impact female sex organs and...

For most of my adult life, I have suffered from anxiety and depression. High levels of anxiety would affect my sleeping patterns, and my ability to eat or get things...

It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion. Our stressful lifestyles are literally making us sick...

Endometriosis is an illness that affects more than our bodies. It comes with life-disrupting symptoms that can have a deep impact on our emotional health. It can render many of...

Before I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot water bottle was my savior. My grandmother would...

We don’t tend to talk about endometriosis, because we still don’t really talk about menstruation. At best, society views menstruation as something private and secretive, at worst as something dirty...

As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a way to treat my painful, heavy, and irregular...

Preparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on how to prepare yourself for the big day...

When my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise and a positive mindset were two things she...

Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was going to go on the pill as a...

It’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes into the preparations and onto your plate. When...