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...reactions1comment
Lupron Depot InjectionsLupron Depot injections are one of the treatment options available to individuals with endometriosis. The injections are offered in a monthly and...reactions2comments
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
Wedding SurgerySo, it happened. The day I had been patiently hoping would happen for years... My boyfriend (now husband) proposed! So many women...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
The Fetal PositionThe fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Diagnosis MisunderstoodWhen it comes to endometriosis and diagnosis, on paper, it can seem fairly straightforward. But to a thirteen year old girl, it...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Why I Listened to My Doctor Instead of My InstinctFrom a young age, I’ve always played an active role in my health. I know my body best- I’m the one living...reactionscomments
When Hormonal Birth Control Just Makes Everything Worse - My Early Treatment ExperiencesOne of the first go-to treatment options for endometriosis, especially at the time of my onset and diagnosis, is hormonal birth control...reactionscomments
Ready or Not, Here Comes EndometriosisI remember getting into the passenger seat of my parent’s SUV, popping in the cassette tape, and staring out the window as...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 1For many years, I was against the idea of having a hysterectomy for any other reason than to treat something very serious...reactionscomments
