An Illness Without A Name: Part 3...Continued from Part 1 and Part 2. A story from community member Rylee7.The early days of my illness were at a time...reactionscomments
An Illness Without A Name: Part 2...Continued from Part 1. A story by community member Rylee7.My terrible period pain stayed with me from my teens into my 40s.I...reactionscomments
Embracing Life with Chronic Health Issues...Hey, I'm 42. From childhood, I endured severe pain, especially around my periods. Doctors frequently dismissed the pain, attributing it to IBS...reactionscomments
What Is Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia?...I rarely take naps. But I get very sleepy the few days before my period. And it’s not just regular endo fatigue...reactions9comments
Do Periods Change After Pregnancy?...Given that I gave birth at 41 years old, I had decades of experience with getting my period. Although endometriosis threw me...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Sleep...Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re dealing with endometriosis isn’t easy. I’ve had many nights where I’ve been awake in pain...reactionscomments
Is It Perimenopause Or Just My Endometriosis?...As an endometriosis patient, I have lived with menstrual irregularities all my life. And I am not alone in this. Ask anyone...reactionscomments
My 2 Year Post-Hysterectomy Anniversary...2 years ago, I went through with one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I had a total hysterectomy...reactionscomments
High School, Endometriosis and Mental Health...High school can be an exciting and challenging time for any student. It becomes even more daunting when there is the added...reactions1comment
About Us...At Endometriosis.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of endometriosis by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with...
My Journey From Misdiagnosis to Motherhood...There was an uninvited guest that became part of my daily life that I did not expect nor want as a little...reactionscomments
Being Reminded of What Chronic Pain Looks Like...Chronic pain hasn't been a symptom of my partner's endometriosis for a long time. It used to be a everyday experience for...reactionscomments
Sex Ed Programs Leave Behind Teens With Endometriosis...I'm an adult, but I'm still playing catch-up with my sex education. Now that I am learning about reproductive health, I can...reactionscomments
Why Peeing Right After Sex Isn't Ideal...If you have ever had urinary pain and burning that is related to sexual activity, then you may have heard the old...reactions3comments
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental...
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have Endometriosis...Here in the Sunshine State of Florida, the temperatures seem to blaze hotter each year. The dog days of summer can cause...reactionscomments
A How-To Guide for Self-Advocacy...After the initial shock of a chronic disease diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can...reactionscomments
Are Your Comfort Foods Making Your Flare Ups Worse?...When I'm in the middle of an endo flare, I sometimes find it hard to get out of bed. People with chronic...reactionscomments
Complementary and Integrative Therapies for Endometriosis...Endometriosis can cause a lot of pain. It affects many women. Sometimes, regular medical treatments are not enough. Some people try other...
