Endometriosis and me: it’s complicated...My name is Jessie. I am a writer living in the South of England, near the coastal town of Brighton, where seagulls are occasionally scary and vintage record stores abound...reactions1comment
Can endometriosis reoccur after a total hysterectomy?...Had a partial hysterectomy leaving one tube and ovary when I was 26. 2 years later, it came back ten fold on my remaining tube and ovary so I had...reactions10replies
Diagnosis Misunderstood...When it comes to endometriosis and diagnosis, on paper, it can seem fairly straightforward. But to a thirteen year old girl, it can feel like anything but. I vividly remember...reactionscomments
Recurrence of Endometriosis...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can lead to pain and...reactionscomments
Endometriosis re-shaped my life...Like so many others I thought pain was a normal part of life. Finally, after five years of searching I was diagnosed with stage IV endo, it was everywhere. I...reactions3comments
Andrea Gray...Andrea is 38 and lives in Lubbock, Texas. Andrea was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis at the age of 20. She has dealt with this disease her entire adult life...
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis Holistically...It was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when my cheap temporary phone began ringing consistently. It...reactions1comment
My Experience with Acupuncture...Why would I allow someone to put needles in my body? And on top of that, why would I PAY someone to do so? It took one session of acupuncture...reactionscomments
Christina Koch...Christina Koch (Endo Warrior) spent 16 years of her life enduring crippling menstrual pain with various doctors telling her that this was normal. After suffering a miscarriage at the age...
Keri Wiginton...Keri is a journalist with a focus on health and wellness. Now in her 40s, she was surgically diagnosed with endometriosis when she was 24, more than a decade after...
Endometriosis affected my relationship...When I was suffering with endometriosis, I was like the proverbial frog in the boiling pot. Endometriosis slowly took over my life, and I had no idea how bad things...reactions3comments
Is Endometriosis a Progressive Condition?...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. With endometriosis, the lining is often...reactionscomments
Maisha Z. Johnson...Maisha was previously an advocate for Endometriosis.net. Maisha Z. Johnson is an award-winning writer who believes in honoring each person's unique path to healing. She has worked with survivors of...
Shireen Hand...Shireen has lived with endometriosis since the age of 12. Now in her 30's, unable to work due to her health, Shireen juggles daily life and motherhood with writing over...
Estrogen and Endo: Dietary Tips...Estrogen and endometriosis are connected, and being aware of the shared connection means that there are things some people can do to lower their exposure to estrogenic chemicals and plant...reactions1comment
CBD Benefits...Hi All, I just want to ask if someone ever tried using medical cannabis as an alternative medicine? I've been reading some article about medical marijuana and how it can...reactions7replies
Why I Listened to My Doctor Instead of My Instinct...From a young age, I’ve always played an active role in my health. I know my body best- I’m the one living in it 24/7. I am also very passionate...reactionscomments
Liz R. Lebowitz, RN...Elizabeth was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. Elizabeth R. Lebowitz is a Registered Nurse for over forty years. She has worked in busy metropolitan Medical Centers in a variety...
When Hormonal Birth Control Just Makes Everything Worse - My Early Treatment Experiences...One of the first go-to treatment options for endometriosis, especially at the time of my onset and diagnosis, is hormonal birth control pills. 20+ years ago, there were significantly fewer...reactionscomments
Is it always difficult to conceive when you have endometriosis?...Is It Always Difficult to Conceive When You Have Endometriosis?...reactions3replies
