What My Mother Taught Me About Periods Was Wrong (But It still Makes Me Smile)Five years ago, my mother took her last breath while I held her hand. Ever since her death, I sometimes experience a...reactions1comment
Dealing With Health Anxiety During Doctor AppointmentsLately, I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms. While I'm almost sure they're related to the current treatment I am on. A doctor...reactions5comments
How I Am Dealing With Cervical CystsAbout a year after my hysterectomy, I noticed that sex started to hurt a bit where it hadn't before and that my...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Endometriosis Tips for the Newly DiagnosedA friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor...reactionscomments
I’ll Never Carry My Own BabiesBeing a mother has been my dream since I was a young girl. I loved all babies. Including my only sister, who...reactions9comments
Endometriosis and My LifeI was only a teenager when endometriosis started placing hurdles in my life. Endometriosis still drastically impacted my life despite my young...reactions1comment
I'm Not a Lady or an Endo SisterBeing a nonbinary person with endometriosis makes it difficult, if not downright scary, to navigate. When I first joined online endometriosis groups...reactions2comments
Three Remedies to Try for Endo Belly and SIBO BloatingThe endo belly plagues many of us. While it can be caused by inflammation from endo, among other things, a big contributing...reactions1comment
Women Are Coding Video Games To Raise Awareness About MenstruationWhen you think about video games, you probably think of power-ups instead of periods. After all, only 21% of video game protagonists...reactionscomments
Stigma and EndometriosisWomen fight every day to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. Despite this, it takes most women an average of 8 to 10...reactionscomments
Dismissed By Your DoctorMaybe you went to an appointment with the hope and anticipation that they can answer your questions about your recent health struggles...reactionscomments
What to Expect When Dating Someone With EndometriosisIt’s a tale as old as dating apps. You’ve been casually meeting some new human beings for a while, going on a...reactionscomments
Four Affirmations That Help Keep Me GroundedWhen I am having an endo flare, my abdomen isn't the only thing that hurts. Endometriosis can impact my entire body, including...reactions1comment
Stress and EndometriosisResearch has shown endometriosis is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to healthy women. Furthermore, increased levels of...reactionscomments
How I’m Doing One Year After Excision SurgeryI am one year post my second excision, and while my pain is reduced, I still struggle in some significant ways. Before...reactionscomments
Preparing for an Imaging AppointmentFor many of us with endometriosis, needing imaging is common. Whether it is an MRI, a CT scan, or an ultrasound, here...reactions2comments
How Domestic Abusers Might Weaponize Your Menstrual Cycle Against YouContent warning: this article discusses controlling partners, financial abuse, and other abusive behaviors. Please read with care. If you think you or...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and the Service-User MovementAn experience that you’ll come across time and time again with endometriosis patients is that they’ve felt ignored, misunderstood, or outright dismissed...reactionscomments
Starting Supplements for Endometriosis SymptomsYou'll do almost anything to eliminate the pain and discomfort from endometriosis. At times it can feel like it's holding you back...reactionscomments
How To Manage Endometriosis When You Live By YourselfI have a confession: I love living alone, and I get to choose what to watch, like reruns of Sex And The...reactions1comment
