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 my brain. Some of my excellent colleagues have...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 stress are related to the severity of the...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 surgery last year, I had lost mobility. My...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 hear 'Oh... Oh.... what is that?' while I...reactions13comments
Endo and bowel issues ...Does anyone else suffer from rectal bleeding with their endo. it doesn't happen often at all (last episode before the one I had last week was years ago) my pain...reactions3replies
Gym, Excersize....I recently joined a gym to gain some muscle and fitness. Iam trying to avoid any excersizes that use the core/ stomach/ pelvic area. I saw a PT and he...reactions6repliesExerciseEndo BellyPelvic Pain
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 are some things I’ve learned about how to...reactions2comments
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 change the tampon every hour for seven to...reactions2comments
How Domestic Abusers Might Weaponize Your Menstrual Cycle Against You...Content warning: this article discusses controlling partners, financial abuse, and other abusive behaviors. Please read with care. If you think you or a loved one may be in an abusive...reactions1comment
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 by medical professionals. The ‘invisible’ nature of endometriosis...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 in life – exercising, dating, swimming, and even...reactionscomments
Shoulder Pain...Hey everyone! Last time I was here I was getting ready to get ablation surgery while I did go through with it it went very well.. however, it has been...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
I need tips on how to manage heavy bleeding...I have been looking for some work from home options which are mostly 5 monthly basis or project basis.My only concern is during the days I bleed heavily,I find I...reactions4repliesCoping
Diaphragmatic Endometriosis...When tissue called endometrium grows outside of your uterus, it causes endometriosis, a painful pelvic condition. Most of the time, endometriosis affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and tissue lining the...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 City or Captain Marvel for the eighth time...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 to my body, and not taking no for...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, I grew up drinking iced black tea. Despite...reactions8comments
Wife recently diagnosed with a large endometrioma and endometriosis...My 28yo wife was recently diagnosed with an 8 cm endometrioma and endometriosis. She has only seen a general obgyn who scheduled her for laparoscopic removal of the endometrioma and...reactions1reply
Waiting for my hysterectomy ...Hi. I’ve never been on a forum of any kind before, but I am feeling very isolated and would love to connect with people who understand what I am going...reactions16repliesCopingDepressionHysterectomy
How to Have More Regular Bowel Movements...Many people struggle with constipation. Living in the rushed world that we do, combined with the great amounts of processed foods that we eat and a global sense of unrest...reactions11comments
