How Hormones Stained My SkinThere 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...reactionscomments
3 Endo-Friendly Snacks to TryJessica 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...reactionscomments
The Cost of Honesty with Endometriosis“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,”...reactionscomments
Community Views: Post-Hysterectomy Pain 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...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Night SweatsMy 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...reactionscomments
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis - What's the Difference?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...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Doesn't Devalue UsTalking to your partner about endometriosis, or telling a new partner about your chronic illness, is a scary thing. After all, if you suffer from endometriosis, you face a lot...reactionscomments
Normalizing Conversations around Pain with Your Loved OnesMy partner and I are very open when it comes to discussing all things endometriosis related, and this includes discussing her pain and discomfort levels. She is very vocal about...reactions1comment
No Added Sugar Strawberry JamOne of the biggest struggles I had in the past, and that I see my clients encounter now, is knowing what to eat at family celebrations and other events where...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Endometriosis And DepressionIn people with endometriosis, the tissue similar to that lining the inside of the uterus is found outside of the uterus instead. This lining is called the endometrium. Endometriosis can...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 selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or SNRI. It's...reactions2comments
My Endo StoryThe first few times the spotting happened, I tried my best to ignore it. I wanted to blame stress. I thought maybe I hadn’t been sleeping well, or that my...reactions2comments
Uncool Things Doctors Have Said to MeEndometriosis has caused lots of problems for me over the past 25 years: backaches, period pain, impossible sex, migraines, diarrhea, repeat UTIs. I'll stop there, but you get the picture...reactions1comment
Reclaiming My Body after EndometriosisI’m 43 and I just got my nipples pierced this week. You might wonder what that has to do with endometriosis but hang in there, I’ll get there. Endometriosis has...reactions1comment
Endometriosis Pain Increases Mental Health RisksIt has been known for some time that the challenges of living with endometriosis can increase the risk of depression and anxiety. But researchers are now giving special attention to...reactions2comments
Post-Hysterectomy Hormone Replacement TherapyHormone replacement therapy, better known as HRT, is mainly used on premenopausal and menopausal women. This type of therapy can also be prescribed to women who have previously had a...reactionscomments
I Am Forgiving Myself For Not Sticking To My Endometriosis DietOne of the first things I learned at my endometriosis support group was that dietary changes can help ease symptoms. The main goal of an endometriosis diet (or endo-diet) is...reactionscomments
Have You Eliminated Plastics?Have you eliminated plastics from your diet? The more I learn about them, the more I realize the extent of harmful effects that they can have on our body. I’ve...reactionscomments
How We Survived New Year's Eve and How You Can TooJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they reflect on how they celebrated...reactionscomments
