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Five years ago, finding anything about treating endometriosis naturally through lifestyle changes or nutrition took going down an Internet rabbit hole. These days, you just have to use a couple...

I am a longtime writer. Whether it be poetry, essays, journalism or fiction- I love putting pen to paper and coming up with new and interesting ways to word things...

A recently published article in the journal Human Reproduction has found that women with endometriosis are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications. Having endometriosis can increase the risk for...

As most women with endometriosis know now (thanks to the huge community and amount of resources we have), a hysterectomy does not cure the disease. In fact, just removing the...

Organic. Local. Seasonal. Non-GMO. These are all the labels and standards I've come to follow with food over the years. It's been a great way to clean up my diet...

The Endometriosis.net community is live on Instagram! We’re excited to continue sharing the same great information and messages about living with Endometriosis as part of the Instagram community and hope...

Lupron Depot injections are one of the treatment options available to individuals with endometriosis. The injections are offered in a monthly and an every three month injection, at different strengths...

Doctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first surgeon to diagnose and treat my endometriosis was...

Sick of sitting and nothing happening? Constipation is uncomfortable and frustrating. I tap into my yoga roots for these moves that will help get things "moving" for you in the...

So, it happened. The day I had been patiently hoping would happen for years... My boyfriend (now husband) proposed! So many women wait and hope for this moment, with the...

Sometimes, I find it hard to look back and think about the last time I truly felt healthy. Was there ever such a time in my life? I had a...

In my last article, I began writing about some of the key holistic lifestyle changes I made to help me feel better with endometriosis. I’ve already taken you through my...

Going dairy-free has been suggested to be helpful in managing symptoms of endometriosis. But does that include the beloved butter? In short, yes. Butter is cream-based, so it's best to...

None of my close friends have endometriosis, so it’s hard for me not to roll my eyes when they complain about their one or two days of period cramps. I used...

When I made that decision five years ago to treat my endometriosis in a holistic and natural way, I didn’t really know where to start. But I knew what I...

Endometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because endometriosis can destroy your sex life. At least...

Back pain... "Ouch" doesn't even begin to describe it. It hurts, and you want relief! As a yoga instructor, I've found this stretch to be especially helpful in relieving back...

The fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any "comfort" during my period and cramps. The cramps...

People with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or my PMS-week, you can assume some part of...

I've found essential oils to be helpful as another tool to manage my health naturally. They've helped me catch more z's at nighttime and put a pep in my step...