When Endometriosis Interferes With Your Life...When my health began to interfere with my life, I never imagined that it would completely change everything. Beyond bad periods, which...reactions2comments
Why I Have Sex Before Dinner...I have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my...reactionscomments
Why A Realistic Outlook May Be Better Than "Thinking Positive"...If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a...reactions1comment
Supporting Your Partner Around Surgeries...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition...reactionscomments
How I Prepare for My Period, Part 2...In the first article of this two-part series, I spoke of how my period used to take me by surprise and floored...reactionscomments
Staring Down a Hysterectomy...I have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for...reactions1comment
What's Your Pain Level?...We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a...reactions3comments
How to Select and Store the Best Avocados...Avocados are a great source of magnesium, which is a nutrient that can help reduce period pain. (Hooray! Another great reason to...reactionscomments
The Results...Read Thelma's earlier article, “A Mass” I opened my eyes and Dr. C was sitting on the bed beside me. “What happened?”, I...reactions1comment
How to Select a Multivitamin...We know that food is the best source of nutrients for our body. However, if you’re not getting your recommended dose of...reactionscomments
Do Yams Help Endometriosis?...I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Comorbidities: What I Wish I Had Known...When I think back to my initial diagnosis of endometriosis, I had so many feelings and questions circling around in my head...reactionscomments
Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis...Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This growth still bleeds and sheds monthly, as...reactions1comment
Pad, Tampon, or Cup? My Choices for Period Protection with Endo...In the early years of my period journey, when I was a pre-teen, tampons were placed on a pedestal in terms of...reactionscomments
When Specialists Do Not Follow Through...I would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and...reactionscomments
Why I Love Road Trips...When I go on vacation or visit family, I prefer to hop in the car. My husband and I will drive 18...reactionscomments
Normalizing My Endometriosis Pain...For years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 3...Read Part 1 hereRead Part 2 here Finding a gynecologist who was willing to listen to me and talk to me about...reactionscomments
Can Medical Marijuana Help Alleviate Endo-Associated Pain?...In the past few years, the public image of marijuana has evolved quite a bit from its association as a dangerous, mind-altering...reactionscomments
The Cost of Beauty...I don’t wear a lot of makeup, but I rarely leave the house without a little mascara and lip gloss. There’s something...reactionscomments
