How Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy BetterI know it sounds crazy... How could this chronic illness that wreaks havoc in your body and in your life, make anything...reactions2comments
How I Manage PMS-InsomniaI've written about menstrual-related hypersomnia. That's when I sleep a lot more than usual before my period starts. But I actually get pre-menstrual...reactionscomments
Three Alternatives to Meditation for Calming the Nervous System and Reducing Pain SignalsOur pain is very, very real. It’s not all in our heads – but it is in all in our brains. All...reactionscomments
Will Your Daughter Have Endometriosis Too?No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis. But whether it's environmental factors, retrograde menstruation, or endometrial tissue present at birth, there is...reactions1comment
Who Says You Can’t Get Pregnant?As I continued on my fertility journey with endometriosis at 41 years old, I was wondering if my time of getting pregnant...reactionscomments
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to DiagnosisThe journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the...reactionscomments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Warm Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato SaladThis is, by far, my favorite warm salad to make during the winter months. It is delicious and filling, full of nutrients...reactionscomments
Visceral Manipulation For Bladder and Pelvic PainMy urogynecologist set me up with a new pelvic floor therapist recently. This one is supposed to help with my bladder pain...reactions2comments
Anti-Nausea Remedies During PregnancyNausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, 70-80% of women experience nausea and vomiting during...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 2September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 2 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. Read...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 1September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 1 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. We...reactionscomments
The Creamiest, Most Versatile, Endo-Friendly Salad DressingTo manage the inflammatory symptoms of endometriosis, an anti-inflammatory diet is often advised. This is normally a diet rich in plants and...reactions1comment
Pumpkin Pie SmoothieThis smoothie provides an endo-friendly way to enjoy the classic flavors of this season. My partner has received numerous comments from people...reactions2comments
How Endometriosis Affects People Of Color: Stories from Our CommunityIn our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey, we looked at how endometriosis affects people of color (POC). More than 1,000 people with...reactionscomments
Three Ways Stress Can Impact Gut Health with EndoEndometriosis is, arguably, not an easy condition to live with. Many of us with endo experience ongoing stress and this can be...reactions1comment
Coping With IsolationBeing isolated is definitely nothing new to me, and most likely not to other people with endometriosis. But the past few months...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Ruined My Relationships By Turning Me Into A BurdenMost of my friends are coupled up rather happily. Lately, because of all of the restrictions around social life, I have ended...reactions8comments
Can a Urogynecologist Help My Bladder Pain?I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis(IC) about a decade ago. That's the medical term for bladder inflammation. My symptoms eventually lessened on...reactionscomments
Antidepressants For Pain. Do They Help?I recently wrote about how antidepressants helped my PMDD. I tried three kinds, including some SSRIs. But I settled on duloxetine. That's a...reactions2comments
