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Avocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to enjoy the yummy fruit – yup, avocado is...

Read Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I begged. He began explaining that the grapefruit-sized mass was...

We know that food is the best source of nutrients for our body. However, if you’re not getting your recommended dose of veggies in a day, it may be helpful...

I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi together. Samantha, who is approaching menopause, nearly loses...

When I think back to my initial diagnosis of endometriosis, I had so many feelings and questions circling around in my head. But more than anything, I actually felt relief...

Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This growth still bleeds and sheds monthly, as it will during a typical menstrual period, but...

In the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal in terms of what they symbolized for maturity. Wearing them meant...

I would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and treatment of my stage four endometriosis. I have...

When I go on vacation or visit family, I prefer to hop in the car. My husband and I will drive 18 hours to get to our destination. Why? Because...

For years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as I claimed. To cope with the pain, I...

Read Part 1 hereRead Part 2 here Finding a gynecologist who was willing to listen to me and talk to me about endometriosis was like pulling teeth. The fact that...

In the past few years, the public image of marijuana has evolved quite a bit from its association as a dangerous, mind-altering drug, to one that may have a variety...

I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but I rarely leave the house without a little mascara and lip gloss. There’s something about it that makes me feel a little...

For many patients, endometriosis can create stress in a relationship, especially when it comes to sex and intimacy. One of the most common symptoms of endometriosis is pain with sex...

Cheese can be one of the hardest foods to eliminate if it's one of your favorite foods. The alternatives just don't seem to cut it. Some find it easier just...

I can't always predict the exact day my period will start. It's usually within a three-day window, but I also have about a week of menstrual cramps that make it feel like...

As I began to change my diet to reduce inflammation, as well as the symptoms of endometriosis and other autoimmune diseases, I found easy swaps for lunch and dinner. Breakfast...

Read Part 1 here. Have you tried multiple endometriosis treatments, but are still in pain? Are you looking for new treatment options, or considering surgery? To learn more about the...

Do you have questions about treating or managing your endometriosis? Are you satisfied with your current endometriosis treatment plan? To learn more about the complexities of endometriosis, we spoke to...

As if the pain of endometriosis wasn’t enough, digestive issues are a common symptom of the disorder. It can range from constipation to diarrhea – neither of which are comfortable...