Diaphragmatic BreathingWhen experiencing endometriosis pain, many people guard (or "tense up") their pelvic floor muscles. This tension can lead to increased pain and...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Fearing The FutureThere was a period of time in my life where the only things I thought about in my future had to do...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Surprising SymptomsWhen you think of endometriosis symptoms, you probably think of heavy periods, excess bleeding, pelvic pain, and maybe infertility. While these symptoms...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
When Your Doctor Doesn’t Believe YouOne in every 10 women are said to be affected by endometriosis – including more than 6.5 million women living in the...reactions4comments
