What Has Happened Since Stopping Birth ControlI remember being 15 and in so much pain. My mom decided to take me to the gynecologist to see what was going on. As many of you probably have...reactions5comments
Endometriosis and Hot FlashesHot flashes. Oh my dear Lord, I just can’t handle them anymore. If you’ve ever experienced a hot flash then you know that these suckers are no joke. Hot flashes...reactions3comments
Adenomyosis and Endometriosis are LinkedWhen I had my hysterectomy a few years ago, the endometriosis specialist met with me after the surgery. He told me that he had removed all endometriosis, but that there...reactionscomments
Gift Ideas For Those With EndometriosisSometimes, buying presents for people who are constantly poorly or not able to leave the house often can be difficult. So, with Christmas creeping up on us quickly, there doesn’t...reactionscomments
Raw BrowniesI absolutely love these rich, gooey brownies! They’re free of gluten, wheat, refined sugar and dairy, and they're vegan! Furthermore, there’s no cooking involved and they contain only 3 ingredients!...reactionscomments
Pain with SexOne of the more common issues surrounding endometriosis involves pain during and after intercourse. This is something that can be problematic for a woman in so many ways. The pain...reactionscomments
Back Pain Keeps Me Awake, And I Am Not Alone In ThisIf there is a battle I wage daily, that’s the one involving slumber and my levels of physical pain. In fact, rarely ever does sleeping come easy to me. I...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Bladder IncontinenceIn 2012, I had something really embarrassing happen. I had recently been hospitalized with my first big endometriosis flare up. The flare had been steadily increasing over the previous few...reactions1comment
Endo Belly, Eating With Your Partner, and SIBOEndo belly is a classic symptom of endometriosis, and probably the most visible symptom from an otherwise invisible illness. If you are unaware of what the ‘endo belly’ is, it...reactionscomments
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's gotten worse in my 30s. Once my symptoms...reactions4comments
Endometriosis and Strenuous ExerciseExercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back...reactionscomments
Warm Kale And Feta SaladKale is one of those foods that everyone raves about. It is full of goodness, packed with antioxidants, and plenty of vitamin C, plus it's a great source of calcium...reactionscomments
Are Doctors Looking At Endometriosis the Wrong Way?Almost daily, I log into my local endometriosis support group and find someone frustrated at their GP. Helpless, they will reach out enquiring about a particular endometriosis symptom. Fellow members...reactionscomments
How to Know if an Endo Surgery Is Right for You (Again)If you are lucky enough to get so far as to receive an endometriosis diagnosis (and studies report that, on average, it takes a woman 12 years to receive a...reactionscomments
Five Powerful Supplements for Managing EndometriosisSupplements – can they really help with endometriosis? In my experience, yes they can. I got very far with personally reducing my pain levels through nutrition, all the way down...reactionscomments
What It Means To Be Chronically IllWhen I first heard the term "chronic illness" in connection with endometriosis, I thought, "Surely that can’t be right? I’m not chronically ill, because I don’t suffer from endometriosis all...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseaseEndometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women at a reproductive age.The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but abnormalities of the immune system have been found, which...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and InsomniaIndividuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we experience include hot flashes or night sweats and...reactionscomments
How to Cope with a MiscarriageOne of the symptoms of endometriosis can be infertility, or struggling to conceive. Sadly, not all pregnancies are successful, so how do you deal with a miscarriage when your long-awaited...reactionscomments
Butter Bean HummusBeans and pulses can be a challenge when you live with endometriosis and following a plant-based diet. They are full of proteins of goodness, but some of us can really...reactionscomments
