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...reactions16repliesDepressionCopingHysterectomy
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
Diagnosing Endometriosis ...Is there anybody that can help me as I am really confused and don’t know what steps to take: I have been struggling with period pains, stomach cramps and heavy...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingTips & Advice
How To Manage Emotions When the Pills Won’t Work...Lately, the medication I take to manage certain endometriosis symptoms is leaving me very deflated. I have been on the pill form of the Provera injection for over three years...reactions1comment
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?...My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or 5 after my period starts when I usually...reactions13comments
LGBTQ+ People Struggle With Medical Inequities...It is pride month and people around the world are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, some doctors continue to ignore transgender, nonbinary, and queer people who have endometriosis. I was...reactions2comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactionscomments
Getting an Emotional Support Animal...A year into the pandemic, my anxiety, depression, and chronic pain were at all-time highs. I'd had my first excision surgery to remove extensive adhesions, two big endometriomas, and endo...reactions6comments
What I Do When I Feel So Angry With My Body and Illness..."I hate my body and this chronic illness life, and I will never get better," I say to myself as I look in the mirror. A line I have repeated...reactions7comments
restless legs/insomnia/Orilissa cramps ...Does anyone else also suffer with restless legs and insomnia? Taking OTC sleep aids just isn't helping, even Tylenol PM for pain. Basically anything with diphenhydramine. It didn't start until...reactions4repliesSymptomsSleepTips & Advice
It Is Never "All In Your Head."...Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am a 21-year-old college student who has struggled with severe period pain ever since I have had a period. When the coronavirus caused a...reactions4comments
A Love Letter From Your Future Self...Dear You, By the time you are writing this, you may have gnarled knuckles and knees. You may find it difficult to walk around the grocery store's perimeter without stopping...reactionscomments
FeaturedActive 6 days agoWhere Has Endometriosis Been Found in Your Body?...Every day we learn more and more about how endometriosis can affect our body and where it can travel to. There have been accounts of endometriosis being found in so...reactions74repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsAwareness
Dismissed by Your Family...What do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking, and quite honestly, insulting. Do they not see...reactions10comments
Mri scan for endometriosis...Hi I need an mri scan to diagnose the level of endometriosis and what surgery I need but I am massively claustrophobic even with calming meds. I can just about...reactions7repliesDiagnosisSurgeryTips & Advice
What I Pack In My Hospital Bag...Being admitted to the hospital is always the last thing you want. But if you live with many chronic illnesses, as I do, it’s better to be prepared. I learned...reactions2comments
Extremely bad pain ...Does anybody else get really bad pain in under your right rib/in between your ribs? How do you cope? I'm a mom of two and just completely daily tasks are...reactions3repliesCopingPelvic PainTips & Advice
