Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 1Hormone-disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative health impact on those with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Medical Options to Manage Endo SymptomsFor most women, the journey to finding what works to manage endometriosis symptoms starts with their doctor. It is common for the gynecologist who made your endo diagnosis to develop...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study: Appendectomy to Manage Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic PainI've had pretty serious lower right-side pain for more than 20 years. It comes and goes throughout my menstrual cycle, peaking at ovulation and before my period. I don't know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 work, my boss always made me feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Round 2! Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know about Endometriosis?How'd you do on our first Test Your Knowledge quiz? Are you ready for round 2? Let's find out how much you really know about endometriosis. How'd you do? Also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 2Read Part 1 here Hormone disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Day In My Endometriosis LifeThe other day, a friend wondered what it must be like to live with endometriosis. She was complaining about her own pain, and told me how she'd thought: “I just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Ayurveda Should Be Part of Your Endo HealingWestern medicine can be frustrating—especially when it comes to endometriosis. There are not always clear answers, and when there are, such as in the case of prescribed birth control to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Super Turmeric LatteMilk infused with turmeric, or 'golden milk', has been used in traditional Ayurveda since ancient times, and has recently become more popular in the west under the guise of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Orilissa and Hot FlashesAfter much hemming and hawing, I decided to start taking Orilissa for my endometriosis in November 2020. My gynecologist prescribed Orilissa in late spring 2020 after I’d recovered from my laparascopic...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
4 Ways to Get More Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants into Your DietIt’s widely understood that oxidation leading to inflammation is a serious problem for health – especially for those of us with endometriosis. Inflammation is an immune response that’s designed to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Conversation on Periods and Shame With Filmmaker Leah ManassehRecently, I've been reading quite a lot on Brene Brown, an expert on shame. And it got me thinking about endometriosis, and more precisely, periods. I observed my own social...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Experience Of Medical GaslightingIn 2019, I underwent my 5th surgery for endometriosis. I’d had a lot of complications occur prior to it and it’s safe to say, I was desperate for the relief...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should Endometriosis Be a Mast Cell Disorder?Like a lot of people with endometriosis, I have allergies. But the symptoms to my actual allergies — cats and dust mites — are pretty mild. Sometimes my eyes will...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Cancer: What Does The Research Show?It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and endometriosis can sometimes occur together. According to our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Terms and Conditions for 3rd Birthday GiveawayUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endometriosis.net Birthday Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Open about Pain and Discomfort with Your Loved OnesJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. Jessica and Chris discuss being open with your partner when it comes to pain and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Hysterectomy Doesn't Cure EndometriosisAbout four years ago, I had a total hysterectomy for my endometriosis. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I felt so much better right after the surgery. Even when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Letting Go of My Plan to HealI love to have a plan. If there’s a goal or an outcome that I desire, I want a plan to get there. What can I expect, what actions do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual TreatmentsEndometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis can take an average of 4 – 7...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
