My Diagnosis JourneyI got my first period when I was only a few months shy of 10 years-old. For the first few years, my...reactions3comments
Ready or Not, Here Comes EndometriosisI remember getting into the passenger seat of my parent’s SUV, popping in the cassette tape, and staring out the window as...reactionscomments
The Different Faces of EndometriosisWhen I first heard about endometriosis, it was always talked about in terms of heavy periods and lots of pain. And while...reactionscomments
Infertility and Pregnancy Complications with EndometriosisEndometriosis is often associated with, or causes, infertility. It has been estimated that 20-50% of women with infertility are diagnosed with endometriosis...reactionscomments
Raising Awareness is so ImportantI was speaking to a friend the other day. He commented that so many causes want to raise awareness. “What does that...reactionscomments
Terms and Conditions: Thinx GiveawayUpdated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thinx Underwear Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE...reactionscomments
Does Your Back Always Itch? There's a Name For ThatI'm part of a few Facebook groups that focus on endometriosis. One is called, "Extrapelvic Not Rare Endo Support and Education Group."...reactions14comments
You’ve Got Mail: IVF MedicationFertility treatments are both fascinating and overwhelming. I’m incredibly grateful for the advancements that medicine has made to support couples – especially...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Symptoms That Have the Biggest Impact on a Couple’s LivesJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
5 Ayurveda Steps to Healing EndoIf you start reading about Ayurveda—a holistic way of addressing the imbalances in the body—you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot...reactionscomments
Lessons Taught by EndometriosisAfter living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal...reactionscomments
Key Tips for Improving Focus and Beating Brain FogEndometriosis fatigue and brain fog are two of the symptoms that I battle with the most, and I haven’t fully yet mastered...reactionscomments
For My Endo-Sisters with IBSIt’s not uncommon for endometriosis to be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both come with abdominal pain, bloating, and a host...reactionscomments
4 Natural Pain-Relieving Alternatives Before I learnt how to manage my endo, codeine was my answer. I remember going to work feeling like I floated half...reactionscomments
Is Our Gut Bacteria Involved in Endometriosis?As a nutritionist who specializes in endometriosis and gut health, when I learned there could be a connection between the microbes in...reactionscomments
Ayurvedic Support for EndometriosisWhen I first began turning to diet and lifestyle to heal my body, I rolled out a yoga mat and started stretching...reactionscomments
Why A Displaced Uterus Might Be Causing Me PainI approach finding a new OB-GYN with both hope and dread. I yearn for answers about my endometriosis pain, but I fear...reactions24comments
Tips From An Excision Specialist: Getting An Endometriosis DiagnosisIt took me seven years to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Sadly, that's about average. I wanted to know how new patients could...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Are at A Dead End with Your HealthNo matter what chronic illnesses we may be dealing with, getting to the bottom of things can be exhausting and constantly feel...reactionscomments
High Pain Tolerance: A Blessing and a CurseI’ve recently had the displeasure of having kidney stones. If I had to choose between what pain I prefer: kidney stone pain...reactionscomments
