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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 United States. Yet, we still hear countless stories of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 2Read Part 1 here I was very skeptical of CBD, the (legal) non-psychoactive cousin to marijuana that is supposed to ease inflammation. When it made even a slight dent in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Jessa FI recently had the opportunity to interview Jessa F, an advocate here at Endometriosis.net, for the Health Union podcast, Living With. Jessa described how she suffered excruciating symptoms for years...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Tell Every Doctor About My EndometriosisI recently went to the chiropractor to address some neck pain. "Do you have any other physical complaints?" she asked. I sighed before going into my condensed endometriosis spiel. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Yoga To Reduce Pelvic PainErin Glace is a pelvic floor physical therapist, yoga instructor, and Endometriosis.net advocate. Join Erin as she demonstrates two yoga poses that can reduce endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Both poses can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 1It seems like CBD is taking over. I get Google alerts telling me this cannabis compound can be found in everything from coffee to cat food. I am dubious of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Have A Social Life with EndometriosisHaving a somewhat normal life when you’re suffering from chronic pain is difficult. And it’s even more difficult when the chronic pain is the result of an invisible illness. We...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Everything Aches!Most months, it will happen like this: I will wake one morning aching all over. In those spots of my body that are particularly prone to soreness due to degenerative...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments