Why I'm Taking a Break from Health CareI'm grateful for the medical care I get. But like many endo warriors, I have to see multiple kinds of specialists. Scheduling and going to every appointment can feel like... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing Endo While Trans NonbinaryNavigating endometriosis can be challenging enough on its own. Add being trans nonbinary and the struggle can worsen. Kai Preston, a 20-year-old trans nonbinary lesbian in New York, knows this... By Katrina Martin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Link Between Endometriosis and TraumaI hate having endometriosis. Always have, and always will. I wish I didn't have to worry about bleeding through my clothes, cry over the fact I can't seem to get... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Traveling With My Partner and EndoMy partner and I are currently on a trip, slowly traveling across a few Greek islands. So far it has been beautiful, blue, hot, and relaxing, but also not without... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should I Use a Menstrual Cup if I Have Endometriosis?During my very first period at ten years old, I bled through several super-absorbent pads. Heavy bleeding became a hallmark of my periods, and it was the first warning sign... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
2 Habits to a Healthier Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is upon us. While it may be the happiest time of year, it’s not always the healthiest time of year. We’re surrounded by food that may be... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Surviving an Endo FlareLearning to manage an endo flare-up is challenging and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. There are lots of ways to make it work more comfortably... By Isabelle Carpenter1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Nearly Invisible Battle with EndometriosisI may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the uterus on other bodily organs. While this condition... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sex After a Hysterectomy: My ExperienceWhen I was approaching my hysterectomy, one of the issues at the forefront of my concern was sex. I was mainly concerned that having a hysterectomy would adversely impact my... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When You Finally Find a Doctor Who Listens but Fear Creeps In"This is too good to be true?" I thought to myself as I left my new gynecologist appointment. Have you ever had a thought or feeling like that after a... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Explain Endometriosis Pain to Someone Without EndoA podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a way that the non-endo crowd could understand. I... By Keri Wiginton4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Working Towards a Healthier Evening RoutineI have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit down on the couch for hours at a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Endometriosis 101: A Reading ListWhen I first suspected that I might have endometriosis, I felt adrift. After all, endometriosis remains a misunderstood condition. Many people feel the pressure to remain silent about menstrual pains... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Struggling With the Loneliness That Endometriosis BringsThere are different kinds of loneliness. There’s the one that can afflict us during specific festivities of the year if we don't have a "typical" family dynamic or if we... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Accompany Your Loved One on Their Treatment JourneyThere isn’t currently a be-all and end-all cure for endometriosis, but there are numerous treatment options someone with the condition can choose to help their pain, fertility, or other symptoms... By Chris Robson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What No Longer Having a Period Has Been LikeAs I approach this upcoming anniversary, it got me thinking about when I had my period. I started reading over some of my posts on here that I wrote in... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Guest Post: Research Opportunity From Stellenbosch UniversityWe are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name is Cheryl Eder, and I am currently a... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical StigmaMost endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging at best and dehumanizing at worst. Endometriosis is... By Laken Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Quality of Life and CopingEndometriosis is a painful condition that can bring many obstacles in life, along with strong emotions and fears. Endometriosis can impact both daily and long-term quality of life. Endometriosis affects... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Thoughts on Everything CBD: What Has WorkedI've been a CBD fan since before it became a fad. I'm the sort of person whose eyes light up whenever a new product pops up with this wonderful ingredient... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments