Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with endometriosis. New here? We invite you to explore what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Treating Endometriosis with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC's)Endometriosis is a painful condition affecting 1 out of every 10 women. There is no cure for endometriosis. Treatments often aim to control pain. Doctors can treat endometriosis pain with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis Self-Care EssentialsSelf-care isn’t just nice-to-do when you have a chronic illness like endometriosis, it’s a must do. When you’re dealing with chronic pain or debilitating fatigue, you really don’t have much...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Timing Out on Peace with InfertilityMy battle with endometriosis started when I was 14 years old. Unfortunately, all those years ago, the doctors were very hesitant to diagnose somebody so young with endometriosis. This led...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waking Up When You Have Fatigue and Endometriosis: Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. In this two-part series, Chris and Jessica reflect on their morning routine and how endometriosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What To Do About A Ruptured CystA few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. It emanated from the right side of my lower abdomen and it was a discomfort that felt oddly familiar. Ever...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Constipated? Try Changing How You Poop!Constipation can be painful for many people, but if you have endometriosis, it is like a double whammy. Hormonal fluctuations can create periods of diarrhea and then bam- constipation. As...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Try This Endometriosis Treatment?It’s an important question, isn’t it? Should I try this treatment? When I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I very rarely questioned anything doctors told me. I mean, why would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Deal with Disbelieving FamilySometimes, our family can be our worst enemies. I've heard so many women on Endometriosis.net complain about the fact that their family members simply don't believe the amount of pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Supplements for Endometriosis: Part 2Read Part 1 here. There are many supplements or nutrients that can be part of an effective adjunctive therapy for endometriosis. In this post, we'll look at fish oil, turmeric...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and FibromyalgiaWe often hear about the connections (comorbidities) involving endometriosis and other diseases. Some of these include autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia. What further complicates matters is that many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Silent Kidney Failure and EndometriosisEndometriosis is commonly a gynecologic condition, mostly found in the pelvic area. Deep infiltrative endometriosis is found deep within the tissue or organs and can affect surrounding organs such as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Managing Mental Health through IllnessAs a nutrition coach living with three autoimmune diseases, I’ve become extremely intentional with my diet and lifestyle habits. For example... So, I feel like I’m doing my best to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Endometriosis: A Podcast Interview with Fela DunfeeI had the pleasure of interviewing Endometriosis.net contributor Fela Dunfee for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Fela talked about life with endometriosis, chronic pain, and talking with others about...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How To Explain Endometriosis To Your PartnerJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. But they weren't always on the same...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments