Questions to Ask Your Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistPelvic floor physical therapy is one treatment option for managing the pain and symptoms of endometriosis. But, where do you even start?! As an endo warrior, you may wonder what...reactionscomments
Creamy Vegan LasagnaWhile I normally favor quick and simple recipes, there is something intensely rewarding about spending an hour cooking a lasagna. Not only it’s a comforting meal, but it’s perfect to...reactions1comment
Can You Juice During Pregnancy?Fresh pressed green juice is often touted as the most nourishing substance you can put in your body. It’s packed with vitamins and minerals from ingredients like organic kale, celery...reactionscomments
Endo in the NewsThere’s so much we don’t understand about endometriosis, and it’s such a common condition, but it’s rarely in the news. This month is different! Here’s some exciting new information about...reactions1comment
How Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy BetterI know it sounds crazy... How could this chronic illness that wreaks havoc in your body and in your life, make anything “better.” Yet here I am – admittedly just...reactions2comments
How I Manage PMS-InsomniaI've written about menstrual-related hypersomnia. That's when I sleep a lot more than usual before my period starts. But I actually get pre-menstrual insomnia way more often. I usually struggle to...reactionscomments
Three Alternatives to Meditation for Calming the Nervous System and Reducing Pain SignalsOur pain is very, very real. It’s not all in our heads – but it is in all in our brains. All pain, regardless of the source, is made in...reactionscomments
How Does the CA125 Test Work?As part of the process of checking out endometriosis, your doctor may request some special blood tests called CA125 and CA 19-9. These tests are also known as cancer markers...reactions1comment
Who Says You Can’t Get Pregnant?As I continued on my fertility journey with endometriosis at 41 years old, I was wondering if my time of getting pregnant would ever arrive. We were trying all the...reactionscomments
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to DiagnosisThe journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the UK, diagnosis takes an average of 7.5 years...reactionscomments
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Endometriosis: Stories from Endo WarriorsMany endo warriors have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some want to know if getting the vaccine will impact their endometriosis symptoms or their menstrual cycle. Others ask if...reactions13comments
My Body Isn’t a Rotten Fruit: How a Conversation With My Grandmother Changed My Perspective on EndometriosisIf you’ve ever menstruated, you may have accepted your pain as an unfortunate inevitability. Women are often encouraged to keep silent about their menstrual complications. This gender bias is rooted...reactions1comment
Warm Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato SaladThis is, by far, my favorite warm salad to make during the winter months. It is delicious and filling, full of nutrients, but also really easy to prepare and cook...reactionscomments
Visceral Manipulation For Bladder and Pelvic PainMy urogynecologist set me up with a new pelvic floor therapist recently. This one is supposed to help with my bladder pain, or interstitial cystitis. My doc said it's clear...reactions2comments
Anti-Nausea Remedies During PregnancyNausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, 70-80% of women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. That’s a lot! It’s quite intimidating to...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 2September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 2 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. Read part 1 here. "When intimacy has been lost...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 1September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 1 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. We had the opportunity to interview Lauren Dicair, a...reactionscomments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic SurgeryI had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no idea what I needed! Over the years, and...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Affects People Of Color: Stories from Our CommunityIn our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey, we looked at how endometriosis affects people of color (POC). More than 1,000 people with endo completed the survey. Of those, 18 percent...reactionscomments
Three Ways Stress Can Impact Gut Health with EndoEndometriosis is, arguably, not an easy condition to live with. Many of us with endo experience ongoing stress and this can be both physical or mental, such as chronic inflammation...reactions1comment
