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...Estrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing...

...Endometriosis is tragically under-researched. Awareness is so scarce that people either can't pronounce it correctly or think it just means terrible periods...

...In 2020 and 2021, when I was experiencing the worst of my endometriosis pain, I needed an alternative form of movement. My...

...I edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a...

...These last few weeks, I have been working with a holistic health coach and functional medical doctor. I wasn't sure what to...

...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...

...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...

...I have written about sex and endometriosis, and in particular, partnered sex. But what about solo sex? Self-pleasure is a great way...

...I constantly talk about the pain endometriosis causes me as I live and deal with it. It's horrible, I've said it a...

...There are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...

...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...

...I remember talking with a friend one day about guided meditations. I’ve listened to many over the years and even lead quite...

...As an endometriosis patient, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve undressed in front of a stranger. My mind does...

...I can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't...

...Although there is no scientific consensus on a cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options available to manage symptoms. The large...

...Two years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to...

...We know what not to eat to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. But that then begs the question: what should we eat?...

...It’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes...

...Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements...

...It was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when...