Endometriosis and Allergies: Is There a Connection?Women with endometriosis are more likely to suffer from a number of autoimmune disorders. Allergies are one type of autoimmune condition that...reactionscomments
Creating Healthy HabitsAre you looking to create healthy habits that actually stick? I can relate! Everyday, I’m trying to do just a little bit...reactionscomments
There's More to Sex than PenetrationSex is an important part of a relationship. But for endometriosis sufferers, sex can be very painful, especially penetrative sex. During the...reactionscomments
How Physiotherapy Can Help EndometriosisEndometriosis can cause pain as a result of scar tissue and adhesions in the abdominal cavity and on the surrounding organs. Endometriosis...reactionscomments
Should All Endometriosis Patients Be Tested for SIBO?After 30 years, I have an answer. I am positive for hydrogen and methane type SIBO. My suspicions were correct and the...reactions6comments
Don’t Use These Essential Oils in the SunI like using essential oils – especially citrus oils – to help boost my mood. However, I discovered the hard way that...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Causes Infertility or Pregnancy ComplicationsFor women who want children, there is nothing more emotionally devastating than issues getting and staying pregnant. When it comes to trying...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Anxiety And Endometriosis Flare-UpsAs an endometriosis patient, managing my mental health is very much part of my daily life. As an advocate, it is frustrating...reactions6comments
How a New Mattress Helped My Hip and Back PainI really like sleeping. But I'm like goldilocks when it comes to mattresses. Most are too hard or too soft. They're too...reactionscomments
Elimination Diets Are Hard Work – That’s Why It’s Important To Do Them as a TeamAn elimination diet is a diet protocol that attempts to isolate and identify certain foods that cause a reaction is someone, but...reactionscomments
Speaking Our Truth: Results from the Third Annual Endometriosis In America Survey1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis worldwide. Every year, we conduct the Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about...reactionscomments
Approaching My 1 Year Post-Hysterectomy AnniversaryIt’s coming up to the 1st anniversary of my total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Not usually something to celebrate, I’m sure, but...reactionscomments
The Unusual Coping Mechanisms That Come from Living with EndometriosisMost people describe themselves as “completely normal”, when in reality, what does normal even mean? And also, who is so perfectly average...reactionscomments
Weekends Without AlcoholI’ve never been a big drinker. Sure, I drank in college, at work happy hours and with friends on the weekend, but...reactionscomments
Looking Back on Two Years since My Excision SurgeryIt’s been almost two years since my excision surgery. It was performed by one of the top endometriosis surgeons in the UK...reactions3comments
The Good and Bad of Exercise For My EndoEveryone agrees that exercise is good for both physical and mental health. And a recent study shows it may even reduce the...reactionscomments
Low Progesterone and EndometriosisOften when endometriosis is discussed, the main sex hormone that is referred to is estrogen, which makes sense given endometriosis is an...reactionscomments
Where I’m At in The Next Phase Of My Health JourneyYou might remember that a while ago I talked about taking my health journey to the next level. I had pain-free periods...reactionscomments
Tailbone Pain And EndometriosisEver since my first period, I suffered from excruciating periods, which I managed with strong dosages of ibuprofen for years. However, in...reactions38comments
How We Started To Understand Endometriosis As A CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
