Why I Chose To Have A Hysterectomy"Don't you know a hysterectomy isn't a cure for endometriosis?" "Have you tried *insert a million and one things including yoga and...reactions4comments
Supporting Someone with Endo: 5 Questions For My PartnerJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner With FatigueFatigue is a common symptom for those with endometriosis, and for many it is one of the most difficult and debilitating. We’ve...reactionscomments
When It's Time To Find A New Doctor: Part 2Read Part 1 here How can doctors and other healthcare professionals - the people we go to and depend on - be...reactions3comments
Endometriosis Awareness in Schools is Coming!Australia has implemented its first endometriosis awareness program in school settings. The Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia is running a pilot program...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Engaging Your PharmacistManaging a single medical diagnosis can be challenging. But if you’re like me and living with multiple medical diagnoses, it can be...reactionscomments
Spotlight: Traveling with EndoSummer is in full swing and you know what that means – travel! Chronic illnesses like endo bring a whole new set...reactionscomments
Will Your Daughter Have Endometriosis Too?No one knows exactly what causes endometriosis. But whether it's environmental factors, retrograde menstruation, or endometrial tissue present at birth, there is...reactions1comment
My Experience of Painful Sex and EndometriosisI was recently interviewed for a podcast about my experience of painful sex due to endometriosis. This wasn’t the first time I’d...reactionscomments
Does Water Make You More or Less Bloated?It can feel like you need two different wardrobes – one for your bloated days and one for your “normal” days. As...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it...reactions2comments
How Practicing Mindfulness Helps Me Manage EndometriosisI’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes...reactionscomments
Living for The Good Days, with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and SleepGetting a good night’s sleep when you’re dealing with endometriosis isn’t easy. I’ve had many nights where I’ve been awake in pain...reactionscomments
What is a Normal Period?Determining if the experiences you’re having during your period are normal can be a challenging task. This is especially true for younger...reactions3comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Get a Medical History Cheat SheetWhen you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However...reactionscomments
Mood-Boosting DietIt may seem like an oxymoron, but a diet can, in fact, be mood-boosting... And the good news is that it’s a...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Keeps You From WorkingWorking became very difficult when my endometriosis got severe. My symptoms had increased tremendously and my heavy bleeding left me crippled. I...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Fight Endometriosis PainI’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 2In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep...reactionscomments