Silent or Asymptomatic Endometriosis...Endometriosis commonly causes pain and infertility, however 20 to 25% of women have no symptoms at all. Additionally, if endometriosis is diagnosed...reactionscomments
Work and Endometriosis...Endometriosis may impact a woman's ability to work or to complete her job effectively. Debilitating endometriosis-related symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain...
7 Tips for Post-Surgery Recovery...I've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that...reactionscomments
The Worst Foods for Endometriosis...We don’t know for sure the exact effects of food on endometriosis, but there are certainly a lot of compelling testimonies from...reactions2comments
Power Posing and Endo...Striking a “power pose” means taking up a lot of space with your body – standing upright with great posture, legs wide...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder Pain...I had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination...reactionscomments
Recurrence of Endometriosis...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of...reactionscomments
How Race Affects Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis...Endometriosis affects around 176 million women worldwide. It causes painful periods and greatly impacts quality of life. Worldwide, 1 in 10 women...reactionscomments
Asexuality and Endometriosis...Sometimes, being on the asexual spectrum can mean not receiving the health care that you need and deserve. Gemma Rutterford, a 34-year-old...reactions2comments
Ultimate Endo Care Package Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Ultimate Endo Care Package Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES...reactionscomments
Pain Doesn't Need Proof...“Congratulations! You’re not crazy.” That’s what my excision specialist told me on the phone after my last surgery. He’d gotten the pathology...reactions4comments
New To The Community...I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Endometriosis in 2020. I have had painful periods and bowel problems since I was 12 years...reactions5comments
How To Deal With A Long Waiting List...Life with endometriosis often requires a lot of patience. We step back and take very long breaths every time someone tells us...reactions1comment
Trying to Conceive: Remember Your “Why”...The road to conceiving a baby can be a long one. Like months and sometimes even years long. It’s not the case...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Toolkit...Managing endometriosis symptoms isn’t easy. Because the symptoms can vary so much, it’s sometimes hard to know what you will need to...reactions4comments
When Endo Symptoms Return, Or New Ones Pop Up...A few years ago, a lot of my symptoms got worse. I don't know what changed. I'm 38, so maybe it had...reactions11comments
How Does the CA125 Test Work?...As part of the process of checking out endometriosis, your doctor may request some special blood tests called CA125 and CA 19-9...reactions1comment
A Playlist that Helps Me Cope When I'm on My Period...When I first told my psychiatrist how I felt exhausted and anxious during my period, she recommended that I create a "Period...reactions5comments
Be a VOICE Not an Echo...Part 2: I finally saw my third OBGYN. My old one I had to leave because he was not listening to me...reactions2comments
Singlehood Made Me Find Empathy Elsewhere...Some days I’m OK with being single, others not so much. Yes, it is incredibly bothersome when I am mid-flare-up and have...reactions2comments
