Your Body is Healthy… but Your Mind is NotThe words stung. My defenses immediately went up. “Your body is healthy, but your mind is not.” What does that even mean?...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 1Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 2Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more...reactionscomments
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
My Endo StoryThe first few times the spotting happened, I tried my best to ignore it. I wanted to blame stress. I thought maybe...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
