How I Manage Endometriosis-Related Leg PainAlthough many people with endometriosis report suffering from leg pain, why this symptom occurs and the mechanisms involved are still not completely...reactionscomments
Sleep is HealingDid you know that the body goes through a repair process when you sleep? It's true. When you snuggle in bed at...reactionscomments
Life Lessons From Living With EndometriosisLiving with endometriosis for 20 years has taught me a few important lessons. This life has taught me not to expect too...reactionscomments
How To Build an Endometriosis-Friendly Capsule WardrobeWhen I woke up last Monday morning, I could already tell it would be a bad day. I had bled through my...reactions4comments
Using Therapy to Cope Through My Chronic IllnessesEndometriosis certainly plays a role in affecting us physically. But one of the most significant ways endometriosis affects many of us is...reactions4comments
Below the Belt Premiere: Advocacy for EndoEarlier this month, my partner and I went to the London premiere of Below the Belt, the second film from the director...reactions1comment
Transgender Men and EndometriosisOne population that gets only rare mentions in endometriosis communities is transgender men. This can lead to individuals declining to seek support...reactionscomments
When I’m Sick, Please Stop Saying This"You look so good for someone who is sick!" "You hide your illness well. I would have never guessed you weren't feeling...reactions3comments
When You Don’t Agree with the Doctor’s OrdersIs plastic safe to put in your mouth? Since my diagnosis of endometriosis, I’ve tried to be mindful of my use of...reactions1comment
My Retiring Endometriosis SpecialistOne of the worst things you can hear when speaking with your specialist’s office is that your doctor is retiring. This news...reactionscomments
Validating Your Loved One's Experience of EndometriosisMarch is endometriosis awareness month, and in past years I have written about raising awareness of the condition in groups that may...reactionscomments
Human Barometer With EndometriosisI remember being a child and thinking the older people were full of it when they spoke about the effects of future...reactions1comment
Using a TENS UnitFor some, a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device might be a drug-free alternative to alleviate endometriosis discomfort. Laken describes the methods...reactions1comment
Fiber for EndometriosisEstrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing...reactionscomments
The Risky Business of Opening Up About EndometriosisEndometriosis is tragically under-researched. Awareness is so scarce that people either can't pronounce it correctly or think it just means terrible periods...reactionscomments
How Online Yoga and Pilates Classes Helped MeIn 2020 and 2021, when I was experiencing the worst of my endometriosis pain, I needed an alternative form of movement. My...reactions2comments
Podcasts to Help Support Your Partner With EndometriosisI edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a...reactionscomments
Prebiotics and Probiotics for ConstipationIt is common for those with endometriosis also to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and experience symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain...reactionscomments
My Experience With Surgical MenopauseIn May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis StoryAbdominal migraines, IBS, anxiety, constipation, ovarian cysts. These are the things doctors blamed for the abdominal pain I began having at 14...reactionscomments
