I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's...reactions4comments
Endometriosis Pain Increases Mental Health RisksIt has been known for some time that the challenges of living with endometriosis can increase the risk of depression and anxiety...reactions2comments
Don't Dismiss Those Migraine SymptomsMigraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of...reactions16comments
How Domestic Abusers Might Weaponize Your Menstrual Cycle Against YouContent warning: this article discusses controlling partners, financial abuse, and other abusive behaviors. Please read with care. If you think you or...reactions1comment
Three Remedies to Try for Endo Belly and SIBO BloatingThe endo belly plagues many of us. While it can be caused by inflammation from endo, among other things, a big contributing...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped MeGrowing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
Managing Burnout from Endometriosis TreatmentBurnout is a concept that is mostly heard when applied to the professional environment, as a state of physical and emotional exhaustion...reactions1comment
Saving for Fertility Treatments: A Budgeting JourneyBudgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize...reactionscomments
Depression and EndoEditors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage, infertility, and mental health. “Depression.” Shhhhhh. Don’t mention the “d” word. We...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis StoryAbdominal migraines, IBS, anxiety, constipation, ovarian cysts. These are the things doctors blamed for the abdominal pain I began having at 14...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Endo Health Through the WinterTo me, winter is a time for slowing down. This can often be helpful for those of us with endo because the...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Impacts My Financial WellnessMany people know that endometriosis is a painful condition. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I wondered how the chronic illness would...reactions1comment
Excision Surgery May Be the Gold Standard, But...We all have learned and heard about excision surgery being the gold standard. Or the best way to treat endometriosis. If you...reactions8comments
How Following My Partner’s Endo Diet Keeps Me HealthyLiving with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing...reactionscomments
Considerations: My Life Since My HysterectomyBack in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis...reactionscomments
Toward a More Inclusive Definition of Women's HealthIt’s Women’s Health Month, and the traditional definition of “women’s health” is overdue for an update. When we think of women’s health...reactionscomments
What Happens to My Body After Delivery?One of the big questions I have had while being pregnant has been what happens to my body after I give birth...reactionscomments
Three Tips on Sharing Your Condition With a New PartnerDating in this era is awful. Or at least it has been in my case. Online dating is scary for everyone. You...reactionscomments
How to Eat Well for Endo if You’re a Busy PersonOne of the biggest barriers I see endo clients facing when it comes to managing endo is time. Most people feel overwhelmed...reactionscomments
10 Years of a Meaningful and Fulfilling Relationship Alongside EndometriosisAs my partner and I approach ten years in our relationship, a relationship that has been largely directed by the challenges and...reactions2comments
