How Writing and Art Help Me Cope with My EndoI am a longtime writer. Whether it be poetry, essays, journalism or fiction- I love putting pen to paper and coming up with new and interesting ways to word things... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research Opportunity From The College of New Jersey – Earn a $25 Gift Card!While it is a common misconception that all women with endometriosis will experience infertility, endometriosis and infertility can be connected. Studies show that approximately 20-50% of women with infertility will... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Truth About My HysterectomyAs most women with endometriosis know now (thanks to the huge community and amount of resources we have), a hysterectomy does not cure the disease.1,2 In fact, just removing the... By Fela M’tima Dunfee4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Organic Tampons: Do they Really Matter?Organic. Local. Seasonal. Non-GMO. These are all the labels and standards I've come to follow with food over the years. It's been a great way to clean up my diet... By Alene Brennan2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lupron Depot InjectionsLupron Depot injections are one of the treatment options available to individuals with endometriosis. The injections are offered in a monthly and an every three month injection, at different strengths... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain.1 Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything.2 But the first surgeon to diagnose and treat my endometriosis was... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wedding SurgerySo, it happened. The day I had been patiently hoping would happen for years... My boyfriend (now husband) proposed! So many women wait and hope for this moment, with the... By Lia Rone2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Life Before EndometriosisSometimes, I find it hard to look back and think about the last time I truly felt healthy. Was there ever such a time in my life? I had a... By Kimberli Davino2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holistic Lifestyle: Part 2In my last article, I began writing about some of the key holistic lifestyle changes I made to help me feel better with endometriosis. I’ve already taken you through my... By Jessica Duffin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Say When Non-Endo Friends Complain About Their PeriodsNone of my close friends have endometriosis, so it’s hard for me not to roll my eyes when they complain about their one or two days of period cramps. I used... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Holistic Lifestyle: Part 1When I made that decision five years ago to treat my endometriosis in a holistic and natural way, I didn’t really know where to start. But I knew what I... By Jessica Duffin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Killed My LibidoEndometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because endometriosis can destroy your sex life. At least... By Endo Warrior3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Fetal PositionThe fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any "comfort" during my period and cramps. The cramps... By Lia Rone2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Endo WardrobePeople with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or my PMS-week, you can assume some part of... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Endo Buddy Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endo Buddy Giveaway supporting Invisible Illness Awareness Week NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF... By Editorial Team9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Positives Endometriosis Has Given MeIt's easy to dwell on all the bad that comes with endometriosis: constant cramps, fatigue, painful sex... But if I didn't have a chronic condition, I don't think I would... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical Marijuana and Reduction in Opioid UseThe number of people addicted to and dying from opioids has risen to an alarming level, causing healthcare professionals and the media to state America has an opioid crisis. It... By Editorial Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosis MisunderstoodWhen it comes to endometriosis and diagnosis, on paper, it can seem fairly straightforward. But to a thirteen year old girl, it can feel like anything but. I vividly remember... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis HolisticallyIt was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when my cheap temporary phone began ringing consistently. It... By Jessica Duffin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Estrogen and Endo: Dietary TipsEstrogen and endometriosis are connected, and being aware of the shared connection means that there are things some people can do to lower their exposure to estrogenic chemicals and plant... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments