How Race Affects Diagnosis and Treatment of EndometriosisEndometriosis affects around 176 million women worldwide. It causes painful periods and greatly impacts quality of life. Worldwide, 1 in 10 women...reactionscomments
Asexuality and EndometriosisSometimes, being on the asexual spectrum can mean not receiving the health care that you need and deserve. Gemma Rutterford, a 34-year-old...reactions2comments
Ultimate Endo Care Package Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Ultimate Endo Care Package Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
Pain Doesn't Need Proof“Congratulations! You’re not crazy.” That’s what my excision specialist told me on the phone after my last surgery. He’d gotten the pathology...reactions4comments
How To Deal With A Long Waiting ListLife with endometriosis often requires a lot of patience. We step back and take very long breaths every time someone tells us...reactions1comment
Trying to Conceive: Remember Your “Why”The road to conceiving a baby can be a long one. Like months and sometimes even years long. It’s not the case...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis ToolkitManaging endometriosis symptoms isn’t easy. Because the symptoms can vary so much, it’s sometimes hard to know what you will need to...reactions4comments
When Endo Symptoms Return, Or New Ones Pop UpA few years ago, a lot of my symptoms got worse. I don't know what changed. I'm 38, so maybe it had...reactions11comments
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...reactions1comment
A Playlist that Helps Me Cope When I'm on My PeriodWhen I first told my psychiatrist how I felt exhausted and anxious during my period, she recommended that I create a "Period...reactions5comments
Singlehood Made Me Find Empathy ElsewhereSome days I’m OK with being single, others not so much. Yes, it is incredibly bothersome when I am mid-flare-up and have...reactions2comments
The Importance of Getting AwayRecently, my partner and I went up to Perthshire in Scotland. It was kind of a spontaneous trip that was triggered by...reactions3comments
Reframing Intimate Relationships after a Break-UpOne of the defining symptoms of endometriosis is painful intercourse. This side of the disease can be very challenging, both physically and...reactionscomments
How a Support Network Can Help You and Your Partner Cope Better with EndometriosisSupporting someone with endometriosis can be a heavy burden to carry, especially if that person’s endo is severe and affects how they...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in TeensIf you’re a teen dealing with painful periods, you are not alone. Surveys show that 70% to 90% of young people have...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Starts with Better Sex EducationI don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told...reactionscomments
I Don't Need SolutionsEndometriosis is a b*tch. Pardon my French, but we all know it's true. It's hell to live with the flare-ups, the cramping...reactions1comment
Stress and Wellness“Wellness happens when your body is a place of safety for you even when your body is not necessarily in a safe...reactions2comments
What To Do If You Experience Medical GaslightingIf you have experienced medical gaslighting, here are a few tips that might help: It’s easy for me to sit here and...reactionscomments
Help Your Partner Break the Stress-Inflammation-Pain CycleChronic pain is a commonly reported symptom of endometriosis, perhaps the symptom with the most direct impact on quality of life. Stress...reactionscomments
