Being Open about Pain and Discomfort with Your Loved OnesJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. Jessica and Chris discuss being open with...reactions1comment
Endometriosis or IBS?"Your tests are clear. It is most likely just IBS. - This is a line I have heard numerous times throughout my...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual TreatmentsEndometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis...reactions2comments
Balancing Career and FamilyI’m a working mom. I’m also the main breadwinner of the family, so I’ve always had to balance my career with my...reactionscomments
Nesting for PregnancyNesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your...reactionscomments
Quinoa PopsSo many cereals, even the 'healthy' ones, have a really high sugar content per serving. Whilst this is fine every now and...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 1Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 2Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of...reactionscomments
The Mental Toll of EndometriosisLiving with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Adhesion-Related PainEndometriosis patients live with a wide range of life-disrupting symptoms, most of them painful. And a lot of our pain originates from...reactionscomments
The Emotional Roller Coaster that is EndoIt caught me totally off guard. I was in the middle of a road trip, two hours from my destination when I...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with EndometriosisFor many women, one of the biggest challenges of endometriosis is the often long, complicated journey to finally finding a name for...reactions2comments
Could Menstrual Leave be Helpful for Endometriosis?You may have heard about menstrual leave in the media. Most recently, an Indian company (Zomato) gained some press from giving menstruating...reactions4comments
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 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
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
