Skin irritation in the pelvic floor ...Hey all, So about two years ago I've started having all sorts of problems with my pelvic floor (fissure, and some general...reactions2replies
Transgender Men and Endometriosis...One population that gets only rare mentions in endometriosis communities is transgender men. This can lead to individuals declining to seek support...reactionscomments
When I’m Sick, Please Stop Saying This..."You look so good for someone who is sick!" "You hide your illness well. I would have never guessed you weren't feeling...reactions3comments
When You Don’t Agree with the Doctor’s Orders...Is plastic safe to put in your mouth? Since my diagnosis of endometriosis, I’ve tried to be mindful of my use of...reactions1comment
Blood clots ...Hello I was wondering if anyone else has/had anything similar, when I’m on my period I notice blood clots down the toilet...reactions3replies
My Retiring Endometriosis Specialist...One of the worst things you can hear when speaking with your specialist’s office is that your doctor is retiring. This news...reactionscomments
Feeling lost....Hey...sorry in advance for an info dump but I'm in a pretty dark place right now and don't know where to go...reactions1replyDepression
Pain post-op...Hi everyone, I’m hoping to learn more from others about their experiences with pain after keyhole removal of endometriosis. A couple of...reactions2repliesPelvic PainSurgeryEndo Belly
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Validating Your Loved One's Experience of Endometriosis...March is endometriosis awareness month, and in past years I have written about raising awareness of the condition in groups that may...reactionscomments
Doctor or endocrinologist recommendation? ...Hello, Endo community! Has anyone worked with a good doctor or endocrinologist? I am looking to switch, and would love to work...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisTips & Advice
Human Barometer With Endometriosis...I remember being a child and thinking the older people were full of it when they spoke about the effects of future...reactions1comment
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Coming off birth control?...My name is Fabi, I am 29 an suffered from endo my whole life, but properly got diagnosed 3 years ago. My...reactions2repliesSymptomsMental HealthLaparoscopy
Using a TENS Unit...For some, a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device might be a drug-free alternative to alleviate endometriosis discomfort. Laken describes the methods...reactions1comment
Fiber for Endometriosis...Estrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing...reactionscomments
Confused about what to do next...Hi there, I'm new here. It started for me when I was 18 with a bad "knitting needle" pain in my right...reactions8replies
Unsolicited Advice...“Do a smoothie cleanse, it will get rid of the “toxic estrogen” in your body” "If you just lose weight and eat...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & Advice
The Risky Business of Opening Up About Endometriosis...Endometriosis is tragically under-researched. Awareness is so scarce that people either can't pronounce it correctly or think it just means terrible periods...reactionscomments
