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I came across a Swedish study that supports what I've been saying for years: Individual diet changes may help decrease endometriosis symptoms and improve well-being. The results were published online...

Being isolated is definitely nothing new to me, and most likely not to other people with endometriosis. But the past few months have been particularly challenging as far as being...

It’s hard to argue with the fact that dogs are wonderful creatures. They can be trained to aid humans in a myriad of ways. They are life-changing for anyone with...

Endometriosis is a difficult disease to treat. As an estrogen-dependent, inflammatory, and typically progressive condition, options for treating and managing endometriosis range from hormone therapies to surgeries to complementary &...

When it comes to our cycle, tracking can be everything. Tracking the days, our temperature, and so much more can give us invaluable information. There are apps to track the information...

Every year, we conduct our Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about how endometriosis is treated and managed by endo warriors all over the country. From quality of life...

Endometriosis is a b*tch. Pardon my French, but we all know it's true. It's hell to live with the flare-ups, the cramping, the constant fatigue, the back pain, the IBS-like...

Endometriosis is a significant reproductive health condition that can cause a variety of symptoms and complications, including pain and infertility. Getting an early and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis can help...

In the first installment of this two-part series, I’m exploring the connection between endometriosis, chronic illnesses, and childhood trauma… When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, it was a relief...

After my excision surgery almost two years ago, I went to see my specialist, expecting to be put on some sort of hormonal treatment, but alas, that was not to...

When botulinum toxin A (Botox) is mentioned, it is often thought about in terms of cosmetic surgery – but there are many other potential applications for it as well. Botox...

I always considered myself to be a good sleeper, but the more I research and learn about the role that sleep plays in our health – especially when managing a...

Before I go any further, I think it’s important to mention first and foremost, that I have a child. Technically, that means I’m not infertile. But I’d like for you...

Do you find yourself tense at your desk? The back starts to ache. The neck and shoulders get super tight? Maybe it leads to a headache or even holding your...

The first time I heard about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) was back in 2015. A gastroenterologist — a doctor who specializes in the gut — brought it up when I told...

Does it sound like what I’m experiencing is a symptom of endometriosis? Do you get *insert symptom* with your endometriosis? Is it normal to feel like this?? I think all...

As part of their endometriosis treatment and management, many women with endometriosis undergo laparoscopic surgery to reduce their endo symptoms. In fact, according to our Endometriosis In America data from...

Acne has been something I have battled alongside my endometriosis from a young age. Like anyone else, the sudden influx of teenage hormones saw my skin completely change. But, I...

Some days, I am OK with having endometriosis. I accept this disease as a way of life, just a slightly different one. This is better for my mental health than...

I remember sitting in my therapist’s office, talking about the anxious feelings I would experience when I sat down to watch TV or a movie. Why couldn't I just be...