How Support for My Partner Changes With the Seasons...The support that I offer my partner living with endometriosis changes throughout the year in response to the changing expectations and opportunities that present themselves. I support my partner by...reactions1comment
The Lessons I Learned Post-Diagnosis...As I write this, I am on my period. My back aches and my stomach hurts. During these flare-ups, I can't help but think about how endometriosis has impacted my...reactionscomments
Results of Lap ...I received my results from my lap, and on one of the result sections it mentions inactive pattern endometrium. Has anyone ever received this? Could someone explain it better to...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceResearch & Clinical Trials
Educating Your Partner About Your Hormonal Shifts...At 43 years old, I’ve had years of first-hand experience with hormonal shifts in my body. When I first got my period around 13 years old, I felt a little...reactionscomments
Suspected bladder endometriosis ...i’ve always had very heavy, painful periods since i started them at 12. endometriosis runs in my family. my mom had it and so did my aunts. i soak through...reactions7repliesSymptomsEndo Belly
Not sure if this is a symptom or not...So I’ve had this for years now and it’s one of my most embarrassing things, I’m not sure if it’s connected to my endometriosis but it would be interesting to...reactions3replies
Endometriosis Is NOT Just......If you're here right now reading this, you have probably been told or heard numerous times that "endometriosis is just (insert something here)." I can feel your anger because it...reactions3comments
Period cycle...Does anyone else have major fluctuations between the amount of days between each period? Some months mine are like 22 days between then others like 36?! And do you normally...reactions12replies
How Endometriosis Impacts My Financial Wellness...Many people know that endometriosis is a painful condition. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I wondered how the chronic illness would impact my emotional and physical well-being. However, the...reactions1comment
The Things I've Learned Since My Diagnosis...Learning I had endometriosis was no surprise to me. It was a diagnosis I had suspected for a while. What was shocking was being sent home post-surgery without information on...reactions1comment
How I Deal With Disappointment...It’s time for me to find a new OB/GYN. I haven’t seen one regularly in more than a decade. That may seem unusual for someone with a chronic reproductive condition...reactionscomments
My daughter worse since laparoscopy ...Hi im at my wits end,my daughter who is 22 had endemetriosis removed 8 weeks ago,since then she has been in hospital 3 times around her cycle with vomiting and...reactions4replies
Symptoms of endo...Hi everyone, I have quite the list of symptoms I believe to be endo, however, I am frightened it won't be and I am just being dramatic... like some doctors...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
What Changes Have You Made Regarding Your Employment?...What changes have you had to make regarding work? Are you self-employed, half-time, unemployed, on disability, or getting accommodations at work? How has that affected you?...reactions8repliesWork & EmploymentInsurance & DisabilityCoping
Advice ...Hey I was just wondering a couple things, firstly I wondered if any one knew what tertiary unit meant? My doctor said due to level of endometriosis it may have...reactions3replies
5 Ways I Manage Pre-Period Constipation...I’m very familiar with the Bristol stool scale. That’s a chart you might have seen in your doctor’s office, at least if you go to a gastroenterologist (GI) as much...reactions3comments
Endometriosis, Gynecologists, and Endocrinologists...I have been living with endometriosis for almost 20 years. I have seen several gynecologists to help manage my endometriosis during this time. Over this last year, my specialist added...reactionscomments
I'm Self Employed Because I'm Chronically Ill...In 2008, I created a plan for how I could become self-employed so I wouldn’t have to worry about losing a job because of my chronic illness. I dreamed about...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Made me Lower My Standards But Not Anymore...I’ve said this countless times before. Dating in this modern world is tricky, and dating with a crippling chronic condition, is even more so. When I first began dating apps...reactions2comments
Tampons with endometriosis ...Does anybody else have issues with tampons? They're uncomfortable and I know I'm putting them in right. Like when I'm wearing them, I can't feel them and that's not necessarily...reactions3repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
