When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?...Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The other day I felt tired, bloated, and crampy...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Hurricane During an Endo Flare...On a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane Nicole was approaching my Florida home. I had...reactionscomments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your Partner...In another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your partner. As a reminder, the endometriosis diet is...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...reactionscomments
Why Does Self-Care Make Me Feel Guilty?...With the colder months ahead, I am drawn toward anything that brings comfort and warmth. I browse soft blankets online, consider all the scented candles, and constantly crave pumpkin-spiced beverages...reactionscomments
Lifelong Illness, Recent Diagnosis...I’ve tried to write up my Endo journey a few times, and I end up writing so much that I don’t think anyone would want to read it. I’m sure...reactions7comments
It’s Me Against My Endometriosis...I’ve had 12 years taken away from me by stage 4 endometriosis. I had a hysterectomy yesterday and am feeling a little down so I just wanted to share what...reactions2comments
A Message For The Guys...Hi all, There is something that I would like to convey to all the men out there whose wives, partners, and friends are suffering from endometriosis. Guys, I need you...reactions4comments
Supporting Your Endo Health Through the Winter...To me, winter is a time for slowing down. This can often be helpful for those of us with endo because the fear of missing out and social demands that...reactionscomments
Pregnant After Being Told You Couldn’t Have Children...She was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper expectations” for my friend, who was newly diagnosed...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Awareness Poem...Trigger warning: This work contains the topics of miscarriage, infertility and suicide. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj2Ut61xznU&t=14s Hey guys, I've written some poetry about endometriosis. I’ve been really anxious about sharing it because it...reactions1reply
Finding a New Care Team or Provider...We are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will have to find a new doctor or team...reactions4comments
Hungry after periods?...I have been noticing that immediately when my periods end on the 6th or 7 th day am chronically fatigued with body ache plus immensely hungry.I have to feed myself...reactions8repliesDiet & Nutrition
What Happened When I Couldn’t Access My Medication...During the several phases of lockdown we faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us struggled to access things we took for granted, like buying our favorite coffee beans or...reactions2comments
3 Eating Tips to a Healthier Holiday Season...The holidays can easily be viewed as a pass to ditch your healthy eating habits and indulge in all the goodies. While the foods taste good in the moment, they...reactionscomments
Trying To Get Pregnant...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in my early twenties. I was told if I ever wanted to have kids to start as soon as possible. Being single at the time...reactions8repliesDepressionCopingInfertility & Pregnancy
I Tried the Noha Device and Here’s What I Found...Too often, by the time the cramps start, we don’t have any energy to do much about them. I never feel like going to the store, and I pray there...reactionscomments
Lots of Feelings As I Turned 35...Happy-ish birthday to me, I turned 35 this September. I noticed that I was feeling pretty sad leading up to my birthday. There apparently was a lot on my brain...reactions15comments
Besides an OB/GYN, what kinds of doctors have helped you the most with your symptoms?...Endometriosis can cause body-wide symptoms, but there’s no single doctor who can treat all of these issues. People with endo often end up seeing many specialists to find relief. An...reactions4repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsTips & Advice
Why Chronically Ill and Disabled Friends Are Magic...I am not exaggerating when I say I’m not sure I would have gotten through the last nine months without my online chronically ill and disabled friends. Mainly because of...reactions1comment
