Nutty Omega BreadThis bread is rich and nutty, reminiscent of a dark rye or pumpernickel. It’s moist and dense, perfect for a Scandinavian smørrebrød-style, open-faced sandwiches. It can be eaten fresh, but...reactionscomments
What If It Isn’t Endometriosis?In 2014, whilst going through IVF, I started to experience a lot of pain. At the time, I thought it was the IVF medications irritating my endometriosis. However, the pain...reactionscomments
Painful Sex - Could Counseling Be the Answer?Painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia, is associated with endometriosis. Pain experienced during sex or upon penetration only adds further burden to the infinite physical and psychological issues experienced by...reactionscomments
What To Do When Side Effects Get The Best Of YouRecently, my doctor put me on a new type of medication, Duloxetine. The aim was to target some of my physical pain, more specifically, to manage anything falling under the...reactionscomments
We Need Better RepresentationI’m a huge proponent of raising awareness for endometriosis. With more awareness, we can hope to get a diagnosis earlier. People with endometriosis will be treated with more compassion and...reactionscomments
Managing ALL of the AppointmentsDo you ever wonder what you did with all your time before you got sick? Living with three chronic conditions – endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and multiple sclerosis, all of the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis, Infertility, and Recurrent Implantation FailureEndometriosis can be associated with increased rates of infertility. In natural conception, once the egg is fertilized, the embryo travels to the uterus and eventually attaches itself to the uterine...reactionscomments
My Recovery From Excision SurgeryEndometriosis is a complex disease. And the only way to see what’s really going on is with a laparoscopy. That’s when a doctor makes a small incision in your belly...reactionscomments
Our Favorite Endo-Friendly Sweet TreatsIt’s fair to say our love was founded on sugar and strengthened by caffeine. If endometriosis weren’t a factor, most of our weekends would be spent nestled up in some...reactionscomments
What Does Supporting Someone with Endometriosis Look Like?Supporting someone who has a chronic illness like endometriosis means different things for different people. It can mean physical support to cover when symptoms are bad, or emotional support when...reactionscomments
COVID Stress and EndometriosisIf you’ve struggled more with endometriosis symptoms during the pandemic, you’re not alone. A new survey describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people living with endometriosis. Not surprisingly, people...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Nightmare SituationsWe all know what it is like to dread our periods and the nightmare of trying to plan around them. I am sure we all have some failure horror stories...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Increase Fiber (Without Having to Eat Salad)Some studies have suggested that diet and support our journey in managing endometriosis. In particular fiber tends to play a key role. A fiber-rich diet can not only support our...reactionscomments
Hormone-Loving Chocolate Teff PuddingMany of my clients with endometriosis feel better both with their gut symptoms and their pelvic pain when they reduce or remove gluten from their diet. Whilst this isn’t true...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: Embolization for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Fibroids, Part 1According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about the treatment and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis, we...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: Embolization for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Fibroids, Part 2Read Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Hardee According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about...reactionscomments
Navigating Intimacy During Fertility TreatmentsWhen you think of conceiving a baby, it’s easy to have a vision of a romantic evening with our significant other that’s filled with passion and romance. And then there’s...reactionscomments
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 tell you to take a step back from...reactionscomments
My First Visit With an Endometriosis SpecialistSome of my right-sided pain started getting a lot worse about six years ago, especially with exercise. Sex started to hurt again, too. I was sure these issues were related...reactions1comment
Ways I Describe My Endometriosis Pain and DiscomfortEndometriosis pain is something I do not wish on anyone. It is one of the hardest pains to explain though, to those not dealing with it. Most doctors try to...reactionscomments
