Chasteberry: A Helpful Supplement for Endo?If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive problems, no doubt you have at some point come across the... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Have Sex Before DinnerI have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my digestive tract the entire month. When I share... By Keri Wiginton1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why A Realistic Outlook May Be Better Than "Thinking Positive"If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a rich woman! I am not a positive person... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Supporting Your Partner Around SurgeriesFor many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition, but this comes with the ordeal of key-hole... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Prepare for My Period, Part 2In the first article of this two-part series, I spoke of how my period used to take me by surprise and floored me each and every time with excruciating pain... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staring Down a HysterectomyI have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for a portion of time after so many specialists... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What's Your Pain Level?We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a scale from 0 to 10?” We may also... By Jessica Tavlaris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The ResultsRead Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I begged. He began explaining that the grapefruit-sized mass was... By Thelma Griffin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Do Yams Help Endometriosis?I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi together. Samantha, who is approaching menopause, nearly loses... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and Comorbidities: What I Wish I Had KnownWhen I think back to my initial diagnosis of endometriosis, I had so many feelings and questions circling around in my head. But more than anything, I actually felt relief... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pad, Tampon, or Cup? My Choices for Period Protection with EndoIn the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal in terms of what they symbolized for maturity. Wearing them meant... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Specialists Do Not Follow ThroughI would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and treatment of my stage four endometriosis. I have... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Love Road TripsWhen I go on vacation or visit family, I prefer to hop in the car. My husband and I will drive 18 hours to get to our destination. Why? Because... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Normalizing My Endometriosis PainFor years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as I claimed. To cope with the pain, I... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 3Read Part 1 hereRead Part 2 here Finding a gynecologist who was willing to listen to me and talk to me about endometriosis was like pulling teeth. The fact that... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Medical Marijuana Help Alleviate Endo-Associated Pain?In the past few years, the public image of marijuana has evolved quite a bit from its association as a dangerous, mind-altering drug, to one that may have a variety... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 common symptoms of endometriosis is pain with sex... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
3 Reasons Why I Love Period PantiesI can't always predict the exact day my period will start. It's usually within a three-day window, but I also have about a week of menstrual cramps that make it feel like... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Non-Traditional Breakfasts That HealAs I began to change my diet to reduce inflammation, as well as the symptoms of endometriosis and other autoimmune diseases, I found easy swaps for lunch and dinner. Breakfast... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foods to Alleviate ConstipationAs if the pain of endometriosis wasn’t enough, digestive issues are a common symptom of the disorder. It can range from constipation to diarrhea – neither of which are comfortable... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments