How I Shut Down Uncomfortable Conversations Around EndometriosisAs an endometriosis patient, I talk about this disease a lot. I have discussed it with a myriad of health professionals, relatives, and even strangers. Despite it affecting as many... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Helping My Partner Manage Her SpoonsOne of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What to Do When You Feel Like Giving UpYou've tried everything you can think of, but no relief seems to be in sight. Diet change, surgeries, medicines, supplements. You have tried it all, and they just aren't working... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Preparing for Exploratory SurgeryLet me guess: you’ve spent years with abdominal pain that has no reason, or you’ve been told you just need to poop more and to take a laxative. Your periods... By Amber Blackburn, RN4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sharing Words of Comfort“I hope you feel better soon.” That is the phrase we say to one another when we’re not feeling well. It is usually said to acknowledge the struggles at that... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Douche or Not to Douche?Douching involves inserting water, soaps, body washes, or other cleansing products into the vagina. Advertisements for douche products show women bathing under crisp waterfalls or plucking bouquets of wildflowers. In... By Laken Brooks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Can Make You Socially Awkward (And That's Okay)This last weekend was, quite unexpectedly, a busy one. Perhaps encouraged by warmer weather and brighter skies, friends and acquaintances were everywhere here in Brighton, U.K. I bumped into them... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary FolksAuthor note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve waited 18 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. You’ve... By Katrina Martin5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Creating a Feel-Good Period RoutineI’m going to say something that I know might be a sensitive topic for some: I look forward to having my periods. My period used to cause me anxiety all... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tips to Managing Endometriosis Flare-UpsIf you have endometriosis, you may get a worsening of pain or other symptoms from time to time. Inflammation and hormonal fluctuations are likely to blame for these flare-ups. But... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
7 Surprising Techniques to Managing Mood SwingsMy friends describe me as optimistic, loyal, and determined. Anger or irritability are certainly not traits of my normal character. Yet, they loved to make an appearance when I was... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips For Home After Exploratory LaparoscopyHave you had exploratory laparoscopy surgery to see if endometriosis is the cause of your undiagnosed abdominal or pelvic pain? After this diagnostic surgery, you would need to meet the... By Amber Blackburn, RN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay to Ask for Help. Really.In the last month, I added another fun situation to my already complex health picture: concussion recovery. Can you detect the sarcasm here? Back in March, as I was bent... By Katrina Martin4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Physical Symptoms and Complications of EndometriosisWhen it comes to endo, the complications and physical symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. We sat down with 4 of our Patient Leaders – Katrina, Kimberli, Amanda... By Endometriosis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis and How It Has Changed Me As a PersonEndometriosis has changed me. It's as simple as that. I am not the same person I was years before my diagnosis. Honestly, I don't 100% remember who I was before... By Kimberli Davino4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Five Things To Consider if You Have Chronic Bladder Pain With EndoFor many of us with endo, if we get pain in the bladder or urethra or have problems urinating, we naturally might assume that endometriosis is on our bladder. While... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Benefits of Keeping a Symptom JournalWhen we think about a journal, we think about writing out our feelings or even a list of things for which we’re thankful. Both of those aspects are helpful and... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It Takes a Village: Finding Support for Endometriosis From Multiple PeopleLiving with a chronic invisible illness like endometriosis has taught me many powerful lessons. One of the most important lessons I learned was not to expect everything you need from... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Never Accept “I Don’t Know” When Seeking a DiagnosisNavigating an endometriosis diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. For many of us, it will involve a myriad of doctors' appointments and disappointing treatment strategies, and even misdiagnoses. Endometriosis is also... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Surgery Recovery Went For MeAs someone with stage 4, deep infiltrating endometriosis, I am quite familiar with surgery. My first ablation was in 2009, and I had another six months later in 2010. Then... By Katrina Martin6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments