A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 2Read Part 1 here Earlier this year, actress and show producer Lena Dunham caused a stir when she published an article in Vogue, admitting to a hysterectomy she had in...reactionscomments
Dealing with The Complications of EndometriosisWhen battling endometriosis, it’s common to develop additional complications. These complications can be related to the reproductive system, or can extend further throughout the body. In order to get a...reactionscomments
4 Effective Ways To Deal with Endometriosis Flare-UpsFlare-ups are fairly common for endometriosis patients and are one of the worst sides of this disease. It’s when this illness stops being invisible. Like fireworks, but bad, extremely bad...reactions5comments
The Best Ways I Support Someone With EndometriosisAs the partner of someone with endometriosis, I am in a position to help them improve their condition, and take control of their symptoms. There’s not much I can do...reactionscomments
My Friend, The StoolLiving in west Texas and newlywed is one of my fondest memories. After graduating from college, I married a tall, strapping man and began my educational career as a middle...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 1At age 11, my period began. It was devastating to me because none of my friends were experiencing it yet. I felt alone and embarrassed. Granny panties and pads big...reactionscomments
How I Got Started with The Endometriosis DietFive 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...reactionscomments
How Writing and Art Help Me Cope with My EndoI 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...reactionscomments
Study Shows Endometriosis Raises Risk of Pregnancy & Neonatal ComplicationsA 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...reactionscomments
The Truth About My HysterectomyAs 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...reactionscomments
Organic Tampons: Do they Really Matter?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...reactions1comment
Join Us on Instagram!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...reactionscomments
Lupron Depot InjectionsLupron 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...reactions2comments
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, 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...reactionscomments
Abdominal Massage to Relieve ConstipationSick 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...reactionscomments
Wedding SurgerySo, 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...reactionscomments
My Life Before EndometriosisSometimes, 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...reactionscomments
My Holistic Lifestyle: Part 2In 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...reactionscomments
Do You Need to Eliminate Butter Too?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...reactionscomments
What to Say When Non-Endo Friends Complain About Their PeriodsNone 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...reactionscomments