Post-Hysterectomy and Needing Additional AdvocatesWe decided on a hysterectomy for my endometriosis because I have dealt with stage four endometriosis for over fifteen years. During this...reactionscomments
5 Reasons You Need to Be An Informed PatientNew information and treatment options for endometriosis are discovered every day. With all of the ever-changing data, it is more important than...reactionscomments
The Beginning of My Endometriosis JourneyLike millions of Americans, I have had periods of my life during which I had no health insurance. When I finished graduate...reactionscomments
Pamper Your Period Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for Pamper your Period Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
How Yoga Has Helped My PainI know many of you reading the title are probably rolling your eyes right now. I did the same exact thing when...reactionscomments
Recovering From A LaparoscopySince my diagnosis, I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries. The first one only involved the removal of a polyp, so the recovery was...reactionscomments
My First Lap - Part 1In January 2002, I moved from New Paltz, New York to Amherst, Massachusetts shortly after completing college. Unfortunately, my extreme abdominal pain...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Having Both Endometriosis and FibroidsAs an adult, I have had only two surgeries. Yet, both were on my reproductive system to deal with separate (but sometimes...reactions2comments
Did Stress Cause My Endometriosis?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...reactions1comment
What My Mom's Journey with Cancer Taught Me about Dealing with Chronic PainWhen my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise...reactionscomments
10 Tips to Prepare for SurgeryPreparing for surgery can be frightening... Especially if you have no knowledge on what to expect. Here are 10 helpful hints on...reactionscomments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations with EndometriosisWhile there is no cure for endometriosis, diet has shown to possibly play a role in mediating symptoms of the condition and...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
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...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
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first...reactionscomments
