Mast Cell Activation Disorder and EndometriosisTwo illnesses that don’t play well together are endometriosis and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Mast cells live in our bone marrow...reactions6comments
Simple and Cheap Strategies for Going GreenWe hear a lot about the benefits of living a “greener” lifestyle – especially when many of the chemicals used in our...reactionscomments
Long-Term Strategies for Alleviating Endo Brain FogMany moons ago, I wrote an article about hacks to help with endo brain fog. While they’re all well and good for...reactionscomments
How I Manage Mental Health with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a chronic condition without a cure. Excision treatment with an endometriosis specialist has been a big help for me. But surgery...reactionscomments
How Endo Belly Impacted My Body ImageEditors Note: This article references body image, weight stigma, and bullying. Last month, I was scrolling through Instagram when a post caught...reactions2comments
Endometriosis, Migraines, and EstrogenIt always seems that health issues come in multiples. My introduction to chronic health conditions started with endometriosis at the age of...reactions3comments
Ways to Nurture Your Mental Health During a Flare-UpFor anyone living with endometriosis, our flare-ups define the quality of our existence. Doctors may diagnose us depending on the location of...reactionscomments
To Those Who Don't Understand: Here is What My Invisible Illness Looks Like“You look so normal, happy, and healthy”, are words I play over and over in my head. These are words I have...reactions4comments
Power Posing and EndoStriking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactionscomments
Yes, Endometriosis Can Happen to Young PeopleMy first period was not the regular experience most people with working ovaries tend to share when asked “How was it for...reactions3comments
Hypnotherapy and Endo BellyThere seems to be an interesting link between gut health and endometriosis. Research has shown that gut-focused hypnotherapy might be able to...reactionscomments
2022 Endometriosis Awareness Month Giveaway!The 2022 Ultimate Endo Care Package Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This year's 2022 Endometriosis.net Awareness Month theme...reactions2comments
Asexuality and EndometriosisSometimes, being on the asexual spectrum can mean not receiving the health care that you need and deserve. Gemma Rutterford, a 34-year-old...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Kills Me A Little Every DaySince my endometriosis diagnosis, I have told myself I am much more than my illness and that it won’t define me. Something...reactions9comments
Pain Doesn't Need Proof“Congratulations! You’re not crazy.” That’s what my excision specialist told me on the phone after my last surgery. He’d gotten the pathology...reactions4comments
How To Deal With A Long Waiting ListLife with endometriosis often requires a lot of patience. We step back and take very long breaths every time someone tells us...reactions1comment
Trying to Conceive: Remember Your “Why”The road to conceiving a baby can be a long one. Like months and sometimes even years long. It’s not the case...reactionscomments
A Playlist that Helps Me Cope When I'm on My PeriodWhen I first told my psychiatrist how I felt exhausted and anxious during my period, she recommended that I create a "Period...reactions5comments
Singlehood Made Me Find Empathy ElsewhereSome days I’m OK with being single, others not so much. Yes, it is incredibly bothersome when I am mid-flare-up and have...reactions2comments
The Importance of Getting AwayRecently, my partner and I went up to Perthshire in Scotland. It was kind of a spontaneous trip that was triggered by...reactions3comments
