Finally Going to Be Over...I was semi-diagnosed with endometriosis at age 14 when I started my period. We were positive that I had it because my...reactions4comments
The Many Faces of Support...When I think of my support system in managing a chronic illness like endometriosis, I think of my husband (and my medical...reactionscomments
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain Relief...Whenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m Scared...Over the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After...reactionscomments
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactionscomments
Self Care and Endometriosis...Everyone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get...reactionscomments
Endo-what-o?...Back in 2007 when I saw my GYN for the very first time, after she listened to all my symptoms, she said...reactions3comments
Endo-Friendly Nut Butter Protein Bars...Protein bars are a useful thing. They are a quick snack for when you're on the go or aren't feeling up to...reactionscomments
I am 1 in 10...I am 1 in 10 women who live with this debilitating disease. I am 1 of the more than 200 million women...reactions3comments
The Six Conditions I Commonly See in Endo Patients...Chances are, it’s not just endo. As an endometriosis health coach, all of my clients have endo – but I don’t believe...reactions3comments
Do's and Don'ts When Seeing a New Doctor...As endometriosis patients, seeing a new health professional is something that we will end up doing several times during our treatment. And...reactionscomments
How to Exercise with Endometriosis...Our society is obsessed with dieting and exercising, shaming those who are even the slightest overweight. Some of this is luckily changing...reactionscomments
When Your Friend Is Pregnant… Again!...My friends often call me first with good news. Engagements. Pregnancies. First homes. I didn’t realize this until one of my friends...reactionscomments
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?...I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went...reactions5comments
Constipated? Try Changing How You Poop!...Constipation can be painful for many people, but if you have endometriosis, it is like a double whammy. Hormonal fluctuations can create...reactionscomments
If You Had to Write Your Endometriosis a Letter, What Would It Say?...There are so many days I sit here, thinking about if endometriosis was a person, what I would say to her (or...reactionscomments
Community Views: Alternative Ways to Manage Endo Symptoms...Many people dealing with the pain of endometriosis find that there comes a time to start exploring alternative medicine. Some choose non-medical...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Laparoscopy...Planning surgery for endometriosis can bring on a mix of emotions: You may feel excited at having some pain relief, or about...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Combat Endo Fatigue...Endometriosis fatigue is no secret. We experience it firsthand. Science is even validating it. It’s disappointing when we cancel plans or decline...reactions6comments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 1...In this two-part series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss planning their dream of traveling when endometriosis and other chronic conditions are a...reactionscomments
