My Endo Battle...I knew I had endometriosis years before I was even diagnosed. Years of menstrual pain, doctor visits to be told it's just dysmenorrhea and only birth control will help my...reactions1comment
Endometriosis at 17...My name is Cassie. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis at 17. I am now 22 it’s hasn’t gotten easier. My depression is off the charts I don’t know...reactions3comments
It's JUST Part of Being a Woman; Periods are Supposed to HURT (Part 1)...My mom had the "period talk" with me at a rather young age (age 9) because she started her period so early and predicted, quite correctly, that I might as...reactions1comment
My Uterus and Endometriosis Ruined My Life...I am 40 & childless because of this insidious condition, devastated isn't the word l just can't seem to get over the childlessness. I have suffered since l was 11...reactions2comments
Simple and Cheap Strategies for Going Green...We hear a lot about the benefits of living a “greener” lifestyle – especially when many of the chemicals used in our daily products have endocrine disrupting effects (In other...reactionscomments
laparoscopy vs. hysterectomy...Hi Endo Sisters! I was wondering what is your experience, opinion about laparoscopy vs. hysterectomy. I had a laparoscopy 5 years ago and need surgery now. I have significant adenomyosis...reactions3repliesHysterectomyLaparoscopySurgery
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Nerve pain...Hi I'm new on here. Has anyone experienced nerve pain from endo please? I'm taking Pregabalin for nerve pain in lower back. Think nerve is being aggravated by retroverted uterus...reactions8repliesPelvic PainTips & Advice
Endometriosis...Hy.someone from endometriosis problem with reflux and spasm esophagus?? Have got this problem nothing helps .thanks...reactions19replies
Long-Term Strategies for Alleviating Endo Brain Fog...Many moons ago, I wrote an article about hacks to help with endo brain fog. While they’re all well and good for at the moment and day-to-day pick me ups...reactionscomments
The Unknown Pain...When I was 13 I started hormonal treatment (birth control) for painful periods. They were so bad I would miss school. One thing I would never miss was a workout...reactions1comment
Endo Awareness Month Challenge...I thought this may be a fun way to get to know each other and share some info that may help other Endo Warriors. It's not really a challenge...just a...reactions2repliesAwarenessFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Physical Therapy for endometriosis ...Hi endo warriors!! I recently started physical therapy for my endometriosis. I have only had a couple appointments so far. I’m wondering if anyone else has done or is doing...reactions2repliesCopingPelvic PainTips & Advice
How I Manage Mental Health with Endometriosis...Endometriosis is a chronic condition without a cure. Excision treatment with an endometriosis specialist has been a big help for me. But surgery wasn't a panacea. I still have terrible period...reactionscomments
How Endo Belly Impacted My Body Image...Editors Note: This article references body image, weight stigma, and bullying. Last month, I was scrolling through Instagram when a post caught my eye. The photographer was taking a mirror...reactions2comments
Endo and Menopause....Hi there, I would like to hear from ladies who chose not to go for lap surgery and continued to live with endo till menopause, does it settles down post...reactions3replies
Any advice on what’s next? ...Hi all I’m new here and not great with technology so I apologize if this is in the wrong thread I’m desperate for any sort of advice or what I...reactions10repliesCopingHysterectomySurgery
My Story...When I got my first period, I started my pain journey at ten years old, 9/11/2011. At that very moment, the searing and splitting pain began and continued until I...reactions1comment
Younger Ages and Endometriosis...I was first diagnosed with endometriosis at 19 years old, despite having had symptoms for many years beforehand. Managing a chronic illness before you even enter your twenties isn’t easy...reactionscomments
