Treatments Offered To Help Manage EndometriosisHaving endometriosis means not having very many treatment options. Doctors just don’t know much about it, leaving us to have to make...reactions3comments
Dealing With NauseaI'm certain that we have all felt nausea at some point in our journey with endometriosis. It is a horrible feeling of...reactions5comments
My Latest Grocery Find: Healthy and CheapSince going gluten and grain-free, I feel so much better in my body. I'm less bloated, my digestive system (and elimination) has...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Isn’t Just My Battle - It’s My Partner's Battle TooWhen I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was at the beginning of a long term relationship. It kind of came out of...reactionscomments
My First Surgery ComplicationIn April of 2016, I was fortunate to have my first excision surgery. Removing endometriosis with excision is more effective than ablation...reactionscomments
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
Breathing through The PainPain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Most women suffering from endometriosis experience pain during their period, but a...reactionscomments
Loving My Body, Despite EndometriosisMy uterus was never my friend. We were barely on speaking terms. Due to endometriosis – which seemed to have taken hold...reactionscomments
Choosing the Best Time to Have SurgeryI finally decided last year that this would be the year I have a hysterectomy, along with my second lap. I have...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
How to Go Caffeine-Free"Coffee is good for you. No, wait, coffee is bad for you. Well... maybe it’s one cup a day that’s good for...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Your ScarsLet me start off by saying I’ve had six laparoscopic surgeries. One of them was also an open surgery, which means I...reactions2comments
Antioxidants & Endo: Let's Talk about GlutathioneThe pain and inflammation that accompany endometriosis may be partly due to oxidative stress. To reduce oxidative stress, our body can make...reactionscomments
We Need Better Support During Cervical TestingCervical cancer and HPV are diseases that can be detected through cervical tests. A lot of women don’t go for their regular...reactionscomments
The Best Kind of Pumpkin to Purchase for Your Fall Recipes (and Your Health!)Pumpkin season has arrived! Just about every product in the grocery store now has a pumpkin version on display. It can definitely...reactionscomments
The Real Cost of HealthcareI’m on the hunt for a good therapist to help me manage endo – and one I can afford. Yes, there’s the...reactionscomments
Things I Hate About (My Partner) Having EndoMy partner has a pretty good idea of what foods trigger flare-ups of her endo pain and we do our best to...reactions1comment
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
