Lia Rone...Lia was previously an advocate on Endometriosis.net. Lia spent 14 years with misdiagnosed pain caused by Endometriosis. After seeing commercials on TV and reading about symptoms in magazines and online...
My First Lap - Part 1...In January 2002, I moved from New Paltz, New York to Amherst, Massachusetts shortly after completing college. Unfortunately, my extreme abdominal pain and gastrointestinal distress--which had been somewhat in remission...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Alene L. Brennan, RYT...Alene Brennan overcame decades of health challenges and multiple autoimmune diseases – including endometriosis – through integrative healing. The experience of seeing just how powerful – and empowering – diet...
Laura Kiesel...Laura Kiesel is a freelance writer/journalist living in the Boston area. She has written for many well-known media outlets including The Guardian, The Atlantic, Salon, Healthline, Headspace, Harvard Health blog...
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Welcome to Endometriosis.net Stories...At Endometriosis.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with endometriosis can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another, the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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What is an “Endo Belly”?...I've heard this term, "Endo Belly", but I'm not positive what it is?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Is Dysmenorrhea the same as Endometriosis?...Is Dysmenorrhea the same as Endometriosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I'm getting a laparoscopy. What can I expect?...What is the process for a laparoscopy? Also, What are some risks and benefits of a laparoscopy?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Teenagers Living with Endometriosis...It is possible to be diagnosed with endometriosis as a teen, and many women diagnosed in adulthood report that their symptoms began much earlier in life. Being a teenager can...
Work and Endometriosis...Endometriosis may impact a woman's ability to work or to complete her job effectively. Debilitating endometriosis-related symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain or painful periods may make it difficult for...
Relationships and Intimacy...One of the most common symptoms that women with endometriosis report experiencing is pain during sex. This pain is also called dyspareunia. Each woman's experience with dyspareunia can be different...
Coping with Infertility...Infertility can impact many aspects of a woman's overall health beyond her reproductive system. When a woman or couple struggles with infertility, it can cause emotional distress and lead to...
Living with an Invisible Illness...Some ailments are visible, such as a broken leg. When you see an individual with a broken leg in a cast or other device designed to heal their bones, you...
Coping with a Delayed Diagnosis...Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging, as endometriosis can present in many ways and at various points throughout a woman's life. Additionally, some women may have the condition but experience few...