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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Body Image During PregnancyI’m going broke just trying to keep up with my ever-changing bra size. I’ve gone through three rounds of new bras, and...reactionscomments
How to incorporate meal prep into your pain management routineWhen I’m sick, the last thing I want to do is spend time standing over a hot stove. Nonetheless, it’s important to...reactionscomments
The Mirena Coil and EndometriosisThe Mirena coil (IUS or intrauterine system) is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, plastic T-shaped device that is...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and the BrainAs someone who commonly treats conditions of chronic pelvic pain, I think it is important to look at how the body responds...reactions8comments
