How Race Affects Diagnosis and Treatment of EndometriosisEndometriosis affects around 176 million women worldwide. It causes painful periods and greatly impacts quality of life. Worldwide, 1 in 10 women develops endometriosis. But, what is the role of...reactionscomments
My Experience with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy So FarIt’s been two sessions. Just two sessions, and I’m loving physiotherapy and the results it’s bringing me. Recently, I made the decision to seek physiotherapy and nutritional support. Well, I...reactionscomments
How to Handle Allergies at a Dinner PartyDietary restrictions can create a host of challenges. But when you’re home in your own kitchen, it’s a lot easier to control what makes its way onto your plate. When...reactionscomments
Endometriosis, Anxiety, and InsomniaWith endometriosis, not a day goes by that I feel exhausted. Every day, I am battling a strong desire to return to the comforting space under my duvet, with my...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Is Nothing To Be Ashamed OfIt is difficult to explain chronic illnesses to people who don’t suffer from one themselves. People always assume there is a cure, or that your illness follows a certain pattern...reactionscomments
I Eat Soy Every Day. Here's What A Dietitian Said About It.I eat a lot of organic tofu and tempeh. They're easy for me to digest because they're low-FODMAP. More importantly, they don't make my endo symptoms worse. That's why they've...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Good and Bad Pain DaysIf there is one thing I find particularly difficult about living with endometriosis, it's that it is invisible to everyone else. Besides me clutching at my tummy and a grimace...reactionscomments
An Honest Truth: I'm Worried I Won't Get BetterHere is my reality that is hard to share. I have two illnesses that are not curable. On top of that, my endometriosis surgeries have created a lot of residual...reactions6comments
Overcoming Ambivalence over Surgery for My AdenomyosisWhen I was college age and suffering from what I highly suspected was endometriosis, I promised myself I would never have a hysterectomy to address the issue. More specifically, short...reactionscomments
Post-Op BluesIt has been 12 days since my excision surgery - Twelve days of mixed emotions and a little depression. It is kind of weird to say that I am sad...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Planning for the Future - Part 2Read Part 1 here In this final installment of their series on endometriosis and planning for the future, Jessica and Chris dive into what to consider when planning for future...reactionscomments
Finance and Budgeting Tips for Couples Dealing with EndometriosisEndometriosis can make having a career or even working regularly a challenge, which can really cripple your finances. Jessica and Chris have experienced this and share some of the tips...reactionscomments
Endometriosis & Unsolicited AdviceCan you relate? "Have you tried xyz therapy?" 😡or "Just get a laparoscopy like I did. It cured me!" 🥴 Receiving unsolicited advice seems to be inevitable when you live...reactions2comments
Quinagolide: Investigational Drug May Relieve Endometriosis PainAccording to the Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) a new, non-hormonal medical therapy is being investigated for the potential treatment of endometriosis pain. Quinagolide has received approval outside the US, including...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 DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
The Good Days Don't Make You A FraudLiving with an invisible illness can be very difficult. Not only are we struggling with chronic pain, lack of energy, and a host of other difficulties, but because our illness...reactionscomments
How I Felt When I Was Diagnosed With EndometriosisI was diagnosed with endometriosis back in 2005. Sex had, very suddenly, become extremely painful, and although I didn't think too much of it, the pain wasn't going away. I...reactionscomments
My Body May Never Heal, and I Am OK with ThatIt’s been a rough few weeks. My endometriosis specialist put me on a progesterone-based pill, and while it seemed like it was going to help put my periods on hold...reactionscomments
Trust Your Gut (Feeling)I lived with endometriosis for fifteen years before getting a diagnosis. My story is sadly not unusual. Many women struggle to get a diagnosis the first (or second, third or...reactions1comment
I (mostly) Gave Up Wheat & My Joints Have Never Felt BetterEarlier this year, my doctor tested me for celiac. I didn't think I had the autoimmune disorder. But I did have a lot of symptoms that fit: bone and joint...reactions1comment