Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs as Treatment for EndoAfter I had my first lap many years ago in 2002, I was offered the option of either going into chemical menopause...reactions1comment
With Endometriosis, Quality of Life is Dictated by MoneyTwo years ago, I was diagnosed with complex, stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life... From...reactionscomments
Vegan Ice Cream Is Everywhere: Here Are My FavoritesI could never tolerate dairy, so I wasn't surprised when I found out it was a no-go on the endo diet. I...reactionscomments
Can Certain Foods Induce Your Period?My cycle is rarely regular. It never really has been. I’ve relied a lot on acupuncture over the years to help keep...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Adult Acne: How I Deal with ItCurrently, as a woman in my thirties, the state of my skin can only be described as a battleground. As a teenager...reactionscomments
Natural Pain ReliefHippocrates said it, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The Bible says it, “The fruit will be for...reactions1comment
A Love Note to Say "You're Doing Just Fine"In the past two weeks, our flat has flooded and we’ve had to move into temporary accommodation, and less than 24 hours...reactionscomments
Financial Challenges For Couples Dealing With EndometriosisEndometriosis can affect all aspects of life, including physical health, emotional health and wellbeing, relationships, and even financial security. Ultimately, endo can...reactionscomments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth ControlI can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't...reactionscomments
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
The Time A Doctor Laughed At MeI've been seeing doctors about my endometriosis for around 20 years now and, for the most part, they've all been reasonably OK...reactionscomments
Diet Can Impact Endometriosis, But Few Doctors Are Talking About ItMore than a year ago, I decided to change the way I approached food. I did this to alleviate some of the...reactionscomments
1 Year Anniversary: Hot Stuff Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for 1 Year Anniversary: Hot Stuff Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
What I’m Doing To Heal Painful SexRecently, I’ve opened up about my experience with painful sex over the past couple of years, and how it’s changed as I’ve...reactionscomments
Does Caffeine Affect Endo?It's been a couple of years since I completely kicked caffeine from my daily diet. This isn't to say I never have...reactions1comment
Emotional Support with Essential OilsWe know that stress isn’t good. It doesn’t feel good. It certainly doesn’t look good on us. And it doesn’t do any...reactionscomments
Why Tweens Should Know About EndoI didn't learn much about my menstrual cycle until fifth-grade heath class. You know, the one where boys and girls are separated...reactionscomments
Where To Start: Supporting Your Partner With EndometriosisSo your partner has endometriosis. Perhaps this diagnosis came around long before you, and you are interested in learning more about your...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish I’d Known about EndometriosisWhen I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I felt I was missing information around what I could do to improve my symptoms...reactionscomments
Adjusting To Life As A Chronically Ill MotherWhen we chose to start a family, we weren't in the most ideal of situations. At the time, we were living with...reactionscomments