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Although we understand more about endometriosis all the time, there is still a high rate of underdiagnosis, and doctors do not catch symptoms early enough. My symptoms began at 11...

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated! This year, in honor of March's Endometriosis Awareness Month we've partnered with the amazing company Somedays, which has generously...

My partner and I are quite the endo team, even if I do say so myself. When we were first together, I tried my best to support her with endo...

When it was time to start seeing a gynecologist, I simply made an appointment with the doctor that my older sister went to. My mind was still trying to wrap...

Our furry, feathered, scaled, and other pet friends can provide comfort, support, and companionship that helps us manage the pain and emotional strain of the chronic illness. But what happens...

Your liver plays a crucial role in the balance of your hormone levels. The liver is responsible for packaging up used estrogen and delivering it to the gut, ready to...

It seems like everyone I know is struggling to get pregnant. Their heart wants a baby, and for whatever reason, their body is against making it happen. It spans all...

Being a mom is hard. It’s the hardest thing we will likely do in life. There’s no manual or rule book. Just when you think you have it figured out...

Here I am. I am sitting here recovering from my fourth endometriosis surgery. You would think after the first few, it would get easier. But honestly, I feel like it...

My latest period was a bloodbath of epic proportions. This won't sound like an exaggeration if you happen to have endometriosis like me. If you don't live with this condition...

When I read about how meditation can help some people manage chronic pain, I was dubious. After a month of meditation, I have not 'cured' my ADHD or my endometriosis...

Many people with endometriosis struggle with infertility. When I realized that I experienced some of these challenges, I mourned. I wondered why I was sad because I had never planned to...

As the weather turns for the worst outside, I find myself in the middle of a dog pile in the living room. I am snuggled in with a good blanket...

My bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry for these graphic details, but these cramps feel...

I've written before about how educating yourself about your endometriosis and your loved ones' symptoms is a great way to support them. It not only gives you a better understanding...

Newly married at 41 years old, and my husband and I wanted a baby. Between my age and my history of endometriosis, I quickly started on fertility treatments and all...

Last week, I was jamming to Taylor Swift's new album as I surveyed the adult diaper aisle at the grocery store. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed...

Seven years ago I got my endometriosis diagnosis. “Not the worse kind, but not the easiest” the doctor said. It would take me a further 18 months to find out...

Something that I notice with clients (and myself) is that when we get started, we want to do everything all at once because we want to reduce our symptoms as...

Editors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage, infertility, and mental health. “Depression.” Shhhhhh. Don’t mention the “d” word.  We don’t want anyone to know about anyone else’s...