Living

Abdominal migraines, IBS, anxiety, constipation, ovarian cysts. These are the things doctors blamed for the abdominal pain I began having at 14 years old (1999).  Every Doctor I saw had...

Sometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re sweets, and feeling deflated at the number of...

Last week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't have an answer. Both of us are self-employed...

Taking a road trip or moving cross-country when you have a chronic illness (or three!) may seem daunting. And granted, it is not easy. But with some pre-planning, you can...

Do you struggle with low iron levels? We know that blood loss is real when living with endometriosis, and for some women, this can lead to low iron levels. Iron...

The Office on Women’s Health says endometriosis affects 11% of U.S. women, or people with periods, between the ages of 15 and 44. They say endo is most common among...

When I get a cold, I’m asked how I feel until I’m well again. When I get a migraine, I’m offered support and comfort until the pain passes. But when...

Three years ago, I was a guest at a beautiful summer wedding, in a long-term relationship with someone I loved very much. It was the day before the ceremony, and...

Can you relate to those moments when you don't even know who you are? Do you feel like you can't control your reactions or thoughts, want to make rash decisions...

With a disease such as endometriosis, we tend to see doctors when we are at our worst. I know that is at least the case for me. I rarely see...

When my period symptoms became worse, my sleep cycle began changing, too. I had trouble sleeping through the night. I had trouble waking up when the morning rolled up on...

You’ve booked your surgery, and now the waiting begins. Hopefully, you won’t be waiting for too long! Here are some things you can prepare for recovery that I have learned...

A chronic illness can cause numerous negative thoughts to creep into your mind. Especially on those extra hard days where the pain is unbearable. You start to wonder if the...

I know it’s a “dirty” little topic that nobody likes to bring up, but it’s important to our health – especially when living with endometriosis. We know that poop is...

Life with endometriosis can involve countless setbacks, even when you think everything is coming up roses. For over eighteen months, I relied on a daily dose of hormones that kept...

Avoid inflammatory foods. Eat your greens. Drink purified water. Eat mindfully. Prioritize sleep. Move your body. The list of healthy habits never seems to end. It’s easy with a list...

Five years ago, my mother took her last breath while I held her hand. Ever since her death, I sometimes experience a sudden influx of memories that make me miss...

Lately, I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms. While I'm almost sure they're related to the current treatment I am on. A doctor still needs to confirm this. Additionally, the endometriosis...

About a year after my hysterectomy, I noticed that sex started to hurt a bit where it hadn't before and that my cervix, in general, felt sensitive. When I felt...

A friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor diagnosed her with stage 4 endometriosis. She'd heard...