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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Why I Think My Endometriosis Is BackIt has been a year and 8 months since my first laparoscopic surgery, something I had to fight so hard to get...reactions6comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here The low-FODMAP diet not only reduced my bloating, but it helped me pinpoint one...reactionscomments
Food First. Supplement Second.We’ve talked a lot about the opportunities to incorporate food as medicine. Eliminate the inflammatory foods. Load up on the anti-inflammatory foods...reactionscomments
My Most Effective Remedies for Pain ReliefIt’s taken me about 5 years to get my pain levels to almost zero. These days, I am living pain-free most of...reactionscomments
