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...
Uterine Fibroids and Endometriosis...Endometriosis is a condition in which the uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. This growth still bleeds and sheds monthly, as...reactions1comment
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
Four Affirmations That Help Keep Me Grounded...When I am having an endo flare, my abdomen isn't the only thing that hurts. Endometriosis can impact my entire body, including...reactions1comment
Stress and Endometriosis...Research has shown endometriosis is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to healthy women. Furthermore, increased levels of...reactionscomments
How I’m Doing One Year After Excision Surgery...I am one year post my second excision, and while my pain is reduced, I still struggle in some significant ways. Before...reactionscomments
Forty Years Without Answers...I've been suffering since I was twelve. For the longest time, I thought having periods that are so heavy you have to...reactions2comments
Preparing for an Imaging Appointment...For many of us with endometriosis, needing imaging is common. Whether it is an MRI, a CT scan, or an ultrasound, here...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and the Service-User Movement...An experience that you’ll come across time and time again with endometriosis patients is that they’ve felt ignored, misunderstood, or outright dismissed...reactionscomments
Starting Supplements for Endometriosis Symptoms...You'll do almost anything to eliminate the pain and discomfort from endometriosis. At times it can feel like it's holding you back...reactionscomments
Diaphragmatic Endometriosis...When tissue called endometrium grows outside of your uterus, it causes endometriosis, a painful pelvic condition. Most of the time, endometriosis affects...reactions4comments
How To Manage Endometriosis When You Live By Yourself...I have a confession: I love living alone, and I get to choose what to watch, like reruns of Sex And The...reactions1comment
Why Self-Advocacy is Key...Throughout the years I’ve been managing endometriosis, I have become skilled at self-advocacy. I am persistent about getting doctor appointments, researching, listening...reactions4comments
Endometriosis, Inflammation, and Hot Tea...Drinking hot tea is one of the few things I found comforting when I started suffering from endometriosis. Being a Southern woman...reactions8comments
