The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner When Endometriosis Is Bringing Them DownEndometriosis is a very physical condition, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding, prolonged cramping, and even infertility. But the symptoms don't stop there - they run over into a patient's...reactionscomments
Patient vs Doctor: With Endometriosis, Who's Really The Expert?When it comes to experts of chronic illness or conditions, a common debate is who is the true expert— those living with the disease, or those diagnosing and treating those...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Ovulation PainWhen I was 16, I went to the ER because of a sharp pain in my lower right side. I thought my appendix was bursting. And so did the nurse...reactions6comments
Finding Support When Wondering If You Can Have A ChildI was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 21, and I spent almost every day of the following 7 years wondering if I would be able to conceive or not...reactionscomments
Menopause and EndometriosisIn endometriosis, cells similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other places, like it does inside the uterus the tissue builds up and sheds each month. However, the...reactions2comments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
Self-Employment and Endometriosis: Part 1Jessica and Chris are both self-employed. Jessica went self-employed two years ago to better manage her endometriosis and anxiety, and is a writer and podcaster full-time over at her blog...reactionscomments
Fragrance-Free but Sweet SmellingThe more I learn about the bath and beauty products currently on the market, the more I learn how many chemicals are in them and the negative effects they’re having...reactionscomments
Self-Employment and Endometriosis: Part 2In the first installment of this two-part series, Jessica and Chris explored the benefits of being self-employed to better manage endometriosis. Today, they dive into some of the challenges they've...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...reactionscomments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of Endometriosis.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain In America survey to ask members of...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Having EndometriosisMy chronic illness buddy has a disease that comes in flares. And a few months ago, she started taking a new medicine to control the most recent one. But on...reactionscomments
Treatments for AdenomyosisAdenomyosis comes from the words: adeno – gland, myo – muscle, osis - condition. Although adenomyosis and endometriosis share a number of features, it is considered a different condition to...reactionscomments
What To Do If You Are Experiencing Symptoms Of EndometriosisDiagnosing endometriosis can be very difficult. This is generally because the symptoms can also be attributed to many other conditions. It can also be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
How To Prepare For A Doctor's AppointmentI can safely say that I feel like I spend the majority of my life at the hospital or in a doctors waiting room! Anyone else with me on that...reactions2comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactionscomments