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I’m a working mom. I’m also the main breadwinner of the family, so I’ve always had to balance my career with my family. That is hard enough at the best...

Nesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your new baby” according to the American Pregnancy Association...

Endometriosis pain is debilitating. In fact, according to our 2020 Endometriosis In America survey, 94 percent of respondents have experienced painful periods, 91 percent have experienced abdominal pain or cramping...

Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are two major hormones that are important in the...

Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of IUD. One type has no hormones, but is...

It caught me totally off guard. I was in the middle of a road trip, two hours from my destination when I pulled over to get gas. As I was...

The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in many forms, with widespread and serious effects on...

For many women, one of the biggest challenges of endometriosis is the often long, complicated journey to finally finding a name for their collective symptoms. Once you do finally find...

You may have heard about menstrual leave in the media. Most recently, an Indian company (Zomato) gained some press from giving menstruating employees 10 days off per year. Menstrual leave...

Many of us in the endometriosis community have explored and adopted a dairy-free diet. It has helped some endosisters experience relief from their symptoms. Thankfully there are many great alternatives...

The words stung. My defenses immediately went up. “Your body is healthy, but your mind is not.” What does that even mean? I was filled with so much hope and...

Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be even more difficult. The medical language can be...

Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more specific medical terms to give your power for...

There are days I like the skin I’m in, but when it comes to my face, I can count them with one hand. For the longest time, I have struggled...

Jessica has endometriosis and is an endometriosis health coach, and Chris is her partner. Here they outline some of the snacks they eat throughout the day, and why they are...

“Hey! How are you doing?” If ever there was a landmine lying in wait for unsuspecting victims, this is it. The natural, socially acceptable answer of course, is, “fine,” “good,”...

Life with endometriosis often means dealing with a significant amount of pain. It can strike when you least expect it, and it can greatly impact your quality of life. For...

My relationship with sleep is a complicated one. I can get oddly excited about slipping into my pajamas, bedtime being one of my favourite parts of the day. Yet, while...

When I received my endometriosis diagnosis, I had no idea what was to come. Or what could still come. There was not much research and information out there at the...