Endometriosis and Cancer: What Does The Research Show?It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and...reactionscomments
Unpacking Internalized AbleismWhen I began my chronic illness journey, I hadn’t heard about internalized ableism, but I wish I had. I might have avoided...reactions1comment
Always Trust Your GutWhen you’ve been living with a chronic condition or many chronic conditions, it’s fair to assume that you have been told your...reactions1comment
Finding Support for Endometriosis FlaresWater bottle: check. Weighted blanket: check. Pain pals: check. I am currently tucked into a ball on my couch. My little fur...reactionscomments
Dried Fruit and Endo: Are They Pain Triggers?As many people with endo know, we often have multiple other health issues, especially ones affecting our guts. In addition to having...reactions4comments
The Biggest Struggle of Life With Chronic FatigueWhile my endometriosis diagnosis was unsurprising, hearing about chronic fatigue rocked my world. Until I read the term on a list of...reactions7comments
The Progression of My SymptomsAlthough we understand more about endometriosis all the time, there is still a high rate of underdiagnosis, and doctors do not catch...reactionscomments
I Tried Meditating For a Month. Here's What I Learned.When I read about how meditation can help some people manage chronic pain, I was dubious. After a month of meditation, I...reactions1comment
Weight Management and Endometriosis - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
My Endo Patient Partner's Top Five Ways I Support HerMy partner and I are quite the endo team, even if I do say so myself. When we were first together, I...reactions6comments
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
Supporting Your Liver for EndometriosisYour liver plays a crucial role in the balance of your hormone levels. The liver is responsible for packaging up used estrogen...reactions1comment
Life as a Working Mom With EndometriosisBeing a mom is hard. It’s the hardest thing we will likely do in life. There’s no manual or rule book. Just...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to Someone After Endometriosis SurgeryHere I am. I am sitting here recovering from my fourth endometriosis surgery. You would think after the first few, it would...reactions1comment
My Recovery After Severe Blood LossMy latest period was a bloodbath of epic proportions. This won't sound like an exaggeration if you happen to have endometriosis like...reactions3comments
Endometriosis and Chronic FatigueAs the weather turns for the worst outside, I find myself in the middle of a dog pile in the living room...reactions2comments
Surprising SymptomsWhen you think of endometriosis symptoms, you probably think of heavy periods, excess bleeding, pelvic pain, and maybe infertility. While these symptoms...reactionscomments
Conditions Associated With Endo That You Should Know About to Support Your Partner FullyI've written before about how educating yourself about your endometriosis and your loved ones' symptoms is a great way to support them...reactionscomments
Coping With IncontinenceLast week, I was jamming to Taylor Swift's new album as I surveyed the adult diaper aisle at the grocery store. Out...reactions3comments
Collateral Damage During Fertility TreatmentsNewly married at 41 years old, and my husband and I wanted a baby. Between my age and my history of endometriosis...reactionscomments
