Experiencing Biphobia While Attempting to Access Endo CareIn order to receive a diagnosis for endometriosis, Rita Dwyer, 26, went through a process familiar to many endo warriors. She experienced...reactions2comments
Facing the Grief of Mother's Day When You Struggle With InfertilityEditors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage. When I open my inbox during the first week of May, the...reactions1comment
How Trauma Recovery Can Inspire You to Support Your Partner With EndometriosisEndometriosis, despite being a physical condition, has an undeniable mental aspect. For instance, people with endometriosis have higher instances of depression, anxiety...reactions1comment
Healing Behind Closed DoorsI was at a breastfeeding support group when we were talking about the isolation and loneliness that you can experience in the...reactionscomments
Provisions and Period Panties: Hikers With Endometriosis Get Creative When They're On the TrailDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, many people embraced outdoor activities as an escape from quarantine. Being in nature can have positive effects on...reactionscomments
Brain Fog: It's RealI have always considered myself pretty sharp. I have a pretty good memory, sometimes to the point of almost being photographic when...reactions3comments
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
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
What To Do When The Doctor Dismisses YouIt takes an average of 7 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Doctors often misdiagnose endometriosis as IBS, or plainly dismiss women...reactionscomments
Excision Surgery 3 Months Later: What’s Changed? I had a third laparoscopy earlier this year. But this time, I saw an excision and endometriosis specialist. He told me to...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactionscomments
You Are Not A Burden For Having EndometriosisHaving endometriosis, or any chronic illness for that matter can oftentimes make you feel like a burden. The need to become dependent...reactions2comments
Managing a Chronic ConditionOne aspect of a chronic health condition that never seems to be considered is the work involved in managing the condition. The...reactions2comments
Four Teas for Endo Belly ProblemsTea is pretty much a staple item in the UK. How you make tea or whether you add sugar or not, can...reactions16comments
Before and After DiagnosisLife before and after an endometriosis diagnosis can look dramatically different sometimes. Isabelle's illustration highlights the differences that many face and how...reactions4comments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Chronic Illness"What if you never get better?" That's one of the first questions my behavioral health counselor asked me last year. Specifically, she...reactionscomments
Long Lines at the Bathroom Make Life Harder for People With EndometriosisIf you’ve found yourself waiting in a line to use the bathroom, you’re not alone. In 1987, a man and his wife...reactionscomments
Dating with Endometrosis: Bleeding During SexDating someone with a chronic illness can be a world of fun. Not! There is the stress of disclosing your private health...reactions2comments
Fighting for a Healthy WeightIt seems like I have spent most of my life attempting to manage my weight. As a teenager, I was underweight despite...reactions2comments
Surgery Hasn't Helped, Now What? Part OneThe excitement of booking surgery and having high hopes of finding relief shortly after is something I know so many of us...reactions2comments
