Be Your Own Health AdvocateReading the articles, stories, and comments on Endometriosis.net drives home the fact that many women who suffer with endometriosis struggle for years...reactionscomments
How I Manage Some of My Worst SymptomsEndometriosis has troubled me for more than two decades. And surgeries haven't helped much. While my first laparoscopy made sex possible, most...reactionscomments
A Farewell Toast to My UterusIn preparing for my own hysterectomy, I spent a lot of time reading about others' hysterectomies. Most of the stories were heartening...reactions3comments
The Best Ways I Support Someone With EndometriosisAs the partner of someone with endometriosis, I am in a position to help them improve their condition, and take control of...reactionscomments
The Role of PMS in EndoAs painful as my periods were from the very beginning of my teen years, I was at least fortunate in that pain...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderFor years, the days right before my period are almost as bad as any flare-up. I experience a severe form of PMS...reactions1comment
My Most Effective Remedies for Pain ReliefIt’s taken me about 5 years to get my pain levels to almost zero. These days, I am living pain-free most of...reactionscomments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here The low-FODMAP diet not only reduced my bloating, but it helped me pinpoint one...reactionscomments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 2Read Part 1 here After familiarizing myself with low and high-FODMAP foods, and downloading the Monash University app, I headed to the...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Histamine Intolerance?We know that a healthy diet can have a positive impact on reducing symptoms of chronic illness such as endometriosis. Eliminating dairy...reactionscomments
The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One's Endo ArsenalBefore I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot...reactions2comments
Why Are We Not Talking About Fatigue and Endometriosis?When talking about endometriosis, the press often shares stories of pain, infertility, and lengthy diagnosis times. But endometriosis doesn’t just end there...reactionscomments
Making Recurring ER Trips EasierWhen you’re dealing with any sort of chronic illness, the ER can become a place you visit more than you’d like. It...reactions2comments
Why I’m Ready To Take My Health Journey To The Next LevelI’ve made a big decision. You might remember that I recently wrote about how I wanted to seek therapy, but couldn’t afford...reactions1comment
We Are More Than Just Our UterusGetting diagnosed with endometriosis is a long and frustrating process. Doctors either don’t believe us or don’t take our pain seriously. So...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...reactionscomments
BBC Study on Endometriosis Shares How Thousands Are AffectedIt wasn't even 6 a.m. yet, and I had a text message about endometriosis. A couple of hours later I had another...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...reactions6comments
What Is A “Normal” Period?Before my endo diagnosis, I had painful periods. They were often accompanied by nausea, digestive distress, and fatigue. I actually started off...reactions3comments
Why You Should Go To Your Partner’s Doctor’s AppointmentsMy partner’s journey to diagnosis is not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that...reactionscomments
