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
Can You Heal Through Friendship?I was recently talking with a fellow chronic illness warrior about what she’s doing to manage her health. We talked food. We...reactionscomments
Answered: My Most Frequently Asked Endometriosis Treatment QuestionsI don't know a lot of people with endometriosis. But every now and then, a friend will connect me with someone who...reactionscomments
Normalize Working from HomeBefore COVID-19, I was allowed to work from home maybe one day a week. Despite being more productive at home than at...reactionscomments
Can Too Many Surgeries Make Endo Worse?A couple of months ago, I was surprised to see someone posting on a social media group I am a part of...reactions2comments
How I Prep for a Flight When My Period Is LateYour brain controls your menstrual cycle. Specifically, the hypothalamus tells your pituitary gland when it's time to have a period. Certain things...reactions2comments
What Will Happen When I Go To Pelvic Floor PT?I've been a pelvic floor physical therapist for six years now, and yet it seems like yesterday when I performed my first...reactions1comment
Meet the Endometriosis.net Advocate Team!At Endometriosis.net, we are committed to community. For more than 3 years, we have provided support and information to people living with...reactions3comments
Recurring Endometriosis Post-HysterectomyWhile many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis...reactionscomments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Why We Need Better Treatment OptionsThere is no cure for endometriosis. However, there are options to help relieve symptoms. Treatment options can vary depending on age, symptoms...reactionscomments
Finally Pregnant!I’m 41 years old, living with endometriosis, and... I'm pregnant! It happened. I got the call from our fertility doctor that our...reactions8comments
Life with Endometriosis Is Full of Unforgettable MomentsLife with endometriosis is full of milestones. Like the first time we read a list of symptoms and recognize the ones we’ve...reactionscomments
Summery Strawberry and Quinoa SaladSalads are a staple in our home, and they’re anything but boring! My partner and I love experimenting with salad combos inspired...reactionscomments
What To Do When Your Period Lasts More Than 10 DaysCurrently, I’m on the tenth day of my period. And I only realized this when, suddenly, I ran out of pads (since...reactions4comments
Endometriosis.net's Third Birthday Giveaway!This giveaway has ended. Thank you for helping us celebrate our Third Endometriosis.net Birthday! Endometriosis.net is celebrating our third birthday this August...reactionscomments
The Nexplanon Implant and EndometriosisThe Nexplanon implant is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, thin, flexible, plastic rod that is inserted just under...reactions6comments
