Diaphragmatic BreathingWhen experiencing endometriosis pain, many people guard (or "tense up") their pelvic floor muscles. This tension can lead to increased pain and inflammation. Diaphragmatic breathing is one technique to reduce... By Erin Glace1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Am Running A Marathon With EndometriosisWhenever I tell anyone I’m a runner, I get a myriad of responses. Sometimes, it's puzzled reactions, others worried or shocked looks. On other occasions, I become the receiver of... By Jessa F3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis in Younger WomenEndometriosis is more common than people often realize. It can be found in 70% of young women with very painful periods and 50% of young women with ongoing pelvic pain... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering From An Open SurgeryLet me start off by saying that I was terrified when I found out I needed an open surgery. An open surgery is when the surgeon makes around a 6... By Fela M’tima Dunfee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Speaking with Intimate Partners about EndometriosisLet’s be honest here, talking with your partner about endometriosis can be a real mood killer. After all, especially in the heat of the moment, who wants to discuss pain... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endo Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing health conditions like endometriosis, and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis Is More Than A Bad PeriodTelling others you have endometriosis can have several outcomes. Some may enquire “endo what?”, while others may respond with complete silence, unsure on what to say or ask. A few... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Surprising Things About EndometriosisEven though endometriosis occurs in around 10 percent of those with a uterus, it’s still not well understood. “Unfortunately, like many things in women’s health, it is under funded and... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Date with EndometriosisRomantic partners, especially guys, can be skittish when it comes to talking about a host of woman’s health concerns, but especially our periods. There are several diamonds in the rough... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fearing The FutureThere was a period of time in my life where the only things I thought about in my future had to do with being sick. During a long journey of... By Fela M’tima Dunfee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Stay Hydrated When FlyingStaying properly hydrated can be challenging on a good day, let alone a day that you’re traveling with limited access to water. But flying is one of the most important... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder PainI had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination, and always feeling like I had to pee... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are you Eating Enough Iron-Rich Foods?When you’re living with endometriosis and experiencing excessive bleeding throughout the month, it may be helpful to talk with your doctor about your iron levels... especially if you’re experiencing fatigue... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Endometriosis: Not Just CrampsIn conversation, however it may come up, when I tell someone I have endometriosis, they often reply by saying they have heard of it. One of the most common remarks... By Lia Rone2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. It can take years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms, such as pain. To learn more about... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surprising SymptomsWhen you think of endometriosis symptoms, you probably think of heavy periods, excess bleeding, pelvic pain, and maybe infertility. While these symptoms do affect most people with endometriosis, for some... By Endometriosis.net Team4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Endometriosis Treatment JourneyAlthough there is no scientific consensus on a cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options available to manage symptoms. The large number of potential treatment options, as well as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Intersectionality Between Endo and Ehlers Danlos SyndromeSince my diagnosis of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) over a year and a half ago, I began to notice something. Many other women I became acquainted with through both online... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Key Things To Do After Being DiagnosedSince finding out I had endometriosis, identifying the information to manage my illness has been a tad challenging. Endometriosis is a disease that is still considered “mysterious” and takes almost... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Awareness Month Is So Important To Those Of Us With EndometriosisI was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2005, and back then, I'd never heard of the disease. I had never read a news or magazine article about it, never saw television... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments