Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But...reactionscomments
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
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
What I Pack In My Hospital BagBeing admitted to the hospital is always the last thing you want. But if you live with many chronic illnesses, as I...reactions2comments
It’s OK To Not Always Be OK"It is OK if all you did today was survive."- Unknown In the world of social media and lives that are portrayed...reactions1comment
10 Yoga Poses to Relieve Pelvic PainIf you have endometriosis, you’ve probably heard many coping suggestions. When I first realized I had endo, I remember being overwhelmed by...reactions1comment
Do You Have Chronic Endometriosis Pain? You Might Need To Visit a DentistIf you’re struggling with painful endometriosis flares, you may have already booked an appointment with your gynecologist. Have you considered contacting a...reactions5comments
Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Rare or Just Underdiagnosed?Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue like the lining of a woman’s uterus grows outside the uterus. The tissue reflects the...reactionscomments
4 Effective Ways To Deal with Endometriosis Flare-UpsFlare-ups are fairly common for endometriosis patients and are one of the worst sides of this disease. It’s when this illness stops...reactions3comments
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?!...reactionscomments
Not All Providers Are Created Equal: Results of the 2021 Endometriosis In America SurveyEndometriosis is complex to diagnose, difficult to treat, and challenging to manage – all of which makes finding the right healthcare providers...reactionscomments
The Link Between Stress and EndometriosisI didn’t know it at the time, but by mid-2017, I had the perfect opportunity to evaluate the relationship between my stress...reactions1comment
Managing Stress And PMSWhich came first, the chicken or the egg? Does PMS cause us to be more emotional? Or does emotional stress increase PMS...reactionscomments
How I Tailored My Exercise Habits to Manage My SymptomsLet me start this post by acknowledging my privilege: I am currently on hormonal therapy that prevents my periods from happening. Without...reactions1comment
Women's Health Month PollWomen's Health Awareness Month is recognized every May. This year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedBreastCancer.net and AdvancedOvarianCancer.net to bring you...reactionscomments
Exercising with EndometriosisExercise is part of the fuel that keeps me going. Maybe it’s because I’ve always opted for workouts that feel more playful...reactionscomments
The Vaginal MicrobiomeWe’ve all had moments when we know things just aren’t right in our vaginas. I have a good friend who is a...reactionscomments
Where to Find Free Tampons and PadsIf you have endometriosis, you may struggle to afford pads and tampons. Most menstruating people lose around 2 ounces of blood during...reactionscomments
