Why Birth Control Might Not Work for EndometriosisYears after I stopped taking hormonal birth control — pills and then the NuvaRing — I looked for answers as to why...reactionscomments
Recovering From My HysterectomyIn June of 2016, I flew to Atlanta, Georgia to go to The Center For Endometriosis Care. It was with surgeon Ken...reactionscomments
How I Stay Active with EndometriosisWe all know exercise is good for us, but it’s also something that feels good to do once we get going with...reactionscomments
How To Eat Your Daily Dose of Vitamin C“Diet is a potential modifiable risk factor for endometriosis”, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisMy endometriosis is like my love of Jeff Goldblum, something that’s been around since middle school that my partner needs to be...reactions1comment
Talking About Pregnancy Post-HysterectomyNo matter your age or whether you wanted to have children or not, having a hysterectomy can cause a lot of emotions...reactionscomments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 1As it’s coming up to the most magical time of the year, I thought it was finally the moment to confess to...reactionscomments
Finding the Magic with Endometriosis: Part 2In my previous piece on magic and endometriosis, I wrote about how magic, in particular, the Harry Potter series, helped me through...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Try This Body Scan ExerciseThanks to the countless distractions in our world, it’s easy to become very disconnected from our body and its needs. It’s often...reactionscomments
I’m a Nutrition Coach with Endometriosis: Here’s What I EatAs a nutrition coach, my first line of defense to best manage my health is food. Food is medicine. It can be...reactionscomments
How to Reduce Inflammation Through a Plant-Based DietFollowers of a plant-based diet swear by its benefits. They’ve “never felt better.” Their aches and pains disappear, they’re sleeping better, and...reactionscomments
Foods that Bust Sugar CravingsSugar is inflammatory and addictive, but when a craving strikes, these are my go-to options to satisfy them...reactionscomments
What’s in My Carry-On BagI’m leaving for Hawaii, so I have my carry-on bag packed for a long12-hour flight. These are some of the essentials I...reactionscomments
Hijacked HormonesAre your hormones getting hijacked by the products in your home? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 hormone-altering...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Introducing Our New Accessibility FeatureYou may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change...reactionscomments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 1Coping with endometriosis in the workplace is probably one of the most stressful and challenging parts of living with the condition. Unfortunately...reactionscomments
The 5 Things That Can Make Cramps WorseFor me, cramps are an inevitable part of my period. I have two settings for them: bad and horrible. They are almost...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
My Sex Diary: Part 1I couldn’t physically have sex until after my first laparoscopic surgery in my mid-20s. My initial attempts weren’t simply uncomfortable, they were...reactionscomments
