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
Diaphragmatic EndometriosisWhen tissue called endometrium grows outside of your uterus, it causes endometriosis, a painful pelvic condition. Most of the time, endometriosis affects...reactions4comments
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
Why Self-Advocacy is KeyThroughout the years I’ve been managing endometriosis, I have become skilled at self-advocacy. I am persistent about getting doctor appointments, researching, listening...reactions4comments
Endometriosis, Inflammation, and Hot TeaDrinking hot tea is one of the few things I found comforting when I started suffering from endometriosis. Being a Southern woman...reactions8comments
How to Have More Regular Bowel MovementsMany people struggle with constipation. Living in the rushed world that we do, combined with the great amounts of processed foods that...reactions11comments
How To Manage Emotions When the Pills Won’t WorkLately, the medication I take to manage certain endometriosis symptoms is leaving me very deflated. I have been on the pill form...reactions1comment
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or...reactions13comments
LGBTQ+ People Struggle With Medical InequitiesIt is pride month and people around the world are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, some doctors continue to ignore transgender, nonbinary...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Getting an Emotional Support AnimalA year into the pandemic, my anxiety, depression, and chronic pain were at all-time highs. I'd had my first excision surgery to...reactions6comments
What I Do When I Feel So Angry With My Body and Illness"I hate my body and this chronic illness life, and I will never get better," I say to myself as I look...reactions7comments
A Love Letter From Your Future SelfDear You, By the time you are writing this, you may have gnarled knuckles and knees. You may find it difficult to...reactionscomments
Dismissed by Your FamilyWhat do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking...reactions10comments
