Being Taken SeriouslyIndividuals who have any type of health condition genuinely want to be heard, believed, and understood. Any kind of health condition presents...reactionscomments
Endometriosis, Work, and Career: Stories from Our CommunityEndometriosis can affect every aspect of life. From painful symptoms to frustrating flares, endometriosis can take a toll, physically, mentally, and emotionally...reactionscomments
What Barely Anyone Tells You about LaparoscopiesIf you live with endometriosis, you will likely have heard about laparoscopies. These procedures are the current standard when diagnosing the disease...reactionscomments
Let's Be Open about MiscarriageRecently, Meghan Markle posted an honest and moving op-ed in The New York Times about the miscarriage she’d suffered in July of...reactionscomments
We Asked, You Answered: What YOU Want To Learn More About Endo Part 2In Part 1 of our What YOU Want to Learn More About Endo series, we shared information about mental health, surgery, and...reactionscomments
What Heavy Bleeding Does To Our BodiesHeavy periods are part and parcel of life with endometriosis. Since the age of twelve, I’ve passed clots the size of my...reactionscomments
When Pre-Period Breakouts Aren't AcneI've always had pretty good skin, at least when it comes to my face. But in my 30s, I started getting lots...reactionscomments
We Asked, You Answered: What YOU Want To Learn More About Endo: Part IEndometriosis can be a painful and debilitating disorder that leaves people feeling isolated from loved ones. Managing symptoms, treatments, and diet can...reactionscomments
How Dysregulated Blood Sugar Can Worsen Endo SymptomsDysregulated blood sugar is the hidden culprit behind many hormonal issues and even the worsening of endometriosis symptoms like pain and fatigue...reactionscomments
What To Do When Pelvic Pain Brings You To Your KneesFew things are more debilitating than really sharp pelvic pain. For endometriosis patients, it's an excruciating part of our lives: We suffer...reactionscomments
Don't be Silent about Period PainIn the 12 November edition of the the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr Mike Armour, a clinical advisory committee member...reactionscomments
How Medical Gaslighting Affected MeMedical gaslighting is a term I’ve only come to know in recent years. But, it’s something that I have, unfortunately, experienced many...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Endometriosis and IBS?Endometriosis is a condition that can have many symptoms. In many cases, endometriosis occurs along with other conditions. For example, a number...reactionscomments
Raising Awareness is so ImportantI was speaking to a friend the other day. He commented that so many causes want to raise awareness. “What does that...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2021March 1 marks the beginning of Endometriosis Awareness Month! We know that endo is much more than just "bad periods," so help...reactionscomments
Does Your Back Always Itch? There's a Name For ThatI'm part of a few Facebook groups that focus on endometriosis. One is called, "Extrapelvic Not Rare Endo Support and Education Group."...reactions14comments
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
Chocolate and Almond Butter Tart (Vegan, Gluten-Free)Whenever I fancy a comforting, seriously indulgent chocolate dessert, this is what I make. The dark chocolate goes perfectly with the creamy...reactionscomments
You’ve Got Mail: IVF MedicationFertility treatments are both fascinating and overwhelming. I’m incredibly grateful for the advancements that medicine has made to support couples – especially...reactionscomments
5 Ayurveda Steps to Healing EndoIf you start reading about Ayurveda—a holistic way of addressing the imbalances in the body—you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot...reactionscomments
