The Link Between Histamine Intolerance and Endometriosis...Histamine intolerance occurs when there is too much histamine build-up in the body, which can worsen endometriosis symptoms. Histamine is a naturally...reactions1comment
What My Mother Taught Me About Periods Was Wrong (But It still Makes Me Smile)...Five years ago, my mother took her last breath while I held her hand. Ever since her death, I sometimes experience a...reactions1comment
Dealing With Health Anxiety During Doctor Appointments...Lately, I've been experiencing some troubling symptoms. While I'm almost sure they're related to the current treatment I am on. A doctor...reactions5comments
How I Am Dealing With Cervical Cysts...About a year after my hysterectomy, I noticed that sex started to hurt a bit where it hadn't before and that my...reactionscomments
I’ll Never Carry My Own Babies...Being a mother has been my dream since I was a young girl. I loved all babies. Including my only sister, who...reactions9comments
Endometriosis and My Life...I was only a teenager when endometriosis started placing hurdles in my life. Endometriosis still drastically impacted my life despite my young...reactions1comment
Migraines and Endometriosis...Those of us with endometriosis are more likely to suffer from migraines. If you suffer from migraines, you will know that they...reactions2comments
I'm Not a Lady or an Endo Sister...Being a nonbinary person with endometriosis makes it difficult, if not downright scary, to navigate. When I first joined online endometriosis groups...reactions2comments
Living in Pain Isn’t Living…...Pandemic, divorce, anxiety, npd survivor, depression, and last but definitely not least endo. I was entering my mid-thirties and all of a...reactions15comments
Women Are Coding Video Games To Raise Awareness About Menstruation...When you think about video games, you probably think of power-ups instead of periods. After all, only 21% of video game protagonists...reactionscomments
Stigma and Endometriosis...Women fight every day to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. Despite this, it takes most women an average of 8 to 10...reactionscomments
Dismissed By Your Doctor...Maybe you went to an appointment with the hope and anticipation that they can answer your questions about your recent health struggles...reactionscomments
My Endo Story...My story begins in July 2020. I was delivering a baby and in my emergency c-section after so much birth trauma, I...reactions13comments
What to Expect When Dating Someone With Endometriosis...It’s a tale as old as dating apps. You’ve been casually meeting some new human beings for a while, going on a...reactionscomments
How is Endometriosis Diagnosed?...Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging, as endometriosis can present in many ways and at various points throughout a woman's life. Additionally, some...
Imaging: Ultrasound, MRI and CT Scan...After taking your medical and symptom history, and after performing a pelvic exam, your provider may recommend imaging. Imaging exams, such as...
What Does Having a Tipped Uterus Mean?...Several years before I had my first lap and had been formally diagnosed with endo, an ultrasound technician told me during a...reactionscomments
What is an Endometrioma?...With the onset of my last period, something horrible happened. Only a few hours after I had begun bleeding, I started to...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 1...Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be...reactionscomments
Is Endometriosis a Progressive Condition?...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of...reactionscomments
