Managing Burnout from Endometriosis Treatment...Burnout is a concept that is mostly heard when applied to the professional environment, as a state of physical and emotional exhaustion...reactions1comment
My surgery is next week...Hiya, I have my surgery next week on Monday. My symptoms started about a year ago. I started getting really painful periods...reactions7repliesCopingLaparoscopySymptoms
Doctors recommend hysterectomy even though symptoms aren't terrible...Hello, I'm new here. I'm in the reverse situation of a lot of people on here. I'm being told I need a...reactions7replies
Surgery nerves ...The nerves for surgery is starting to get to me -3 days out and I’m starting to doubt if I get myself...reactions5repliesCopingSurgery
Self-Care for Endometriosis (and Other Chronic Conditions)...One condition. Two conditions. Chronic conditions for me and you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “six out of...reactions3comments
Surgical menopause...Hi I’m new to here but not to endo and looking for some advice/support? I had a total hysterectomy 5 days ago...reactions1replyCoping
Combatting Hereditary Fears for My Daughters...As I’ve gotten older and finally been able to manage the “worst” of my endometriosis symptoms, more and more I find myself...reactionscomments
Surgical Menopause (endometrioma/bilateral oophorectomy)...Hi everyone! I lost my L ovary in 2021 due to a long undiagnosed endometrioma that ruptured. I now have a growing...reactions10repliesCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
What should I expect from consult?...Hi everyone, I recently had a transvaginal ultrasound to investigate ongoing cramping and spotting throughout the month. Some background: I had an...reactions1reply
Long period?...Hi all, I’ve not been diagnosed but have enough of the symptoms to suspect, am currently awaiting investigation but I wondered if...reactions2repliesCopingSymptoms
How to Get a Good Night Sleep With Endometriosis...Endometriosis can be a real pain – literally and figuratively. One of the most frustrating aspects of endo life is its impact...reactions4comments
Surgery pre-tip advice ...Just have a question,if I woke up with a chesty cough (asthma) do u think my surgery would be postponed in a...reactions2repliesSurgerySymptoms
Flawed Pain Scales: What to Do When Emojis Fail to Describe Your Pain...When I last visited the gynecologist, I waited for my doctor in the exam room. On the door, I saw a poster...reactions3comments
Living with the weight gain caused by endo...I am wondering if they are any other ladies who can provide insight on how they have dealt with this issue. In...reactions10repliesCopingDiet & NutritionExercise
Orilissa...Hi, I just saw a gynecologist that specializes in endometriosis & wants me to take Orilissa. Anyone currently taking it? Looking for...reactions7repliesTreatment
What Has Your Surgical Journey With Endometriosis Been Like?...Many people living with endometriosis have had to endure multiple surgeries in an attempt to try and correct some of the complications...reactions2comments
On Progress When Managing Endo...I never thought I’d find the idea of lemon zest so joyous, but at the sound of my partner the other night...reactions1comment
Any advice . . . UK based...Hi all, I guess I’m here for some advice or just to know I’m not alone as I feel like I’m completely...reactions1replyCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Surgery solo tips...Due to Covid restrictions,I’m not aloud a support person to sit with me before/after surgery at the hospital to have my first...reactions15repliesDiagnosisCoping
How do people cope ?...How do people cope with the pain,fatigue and other signs of endo especially when you flood ur period products like a pad...reactions8repliesCopingEndo BellySymptoms
