Dating With Endometriosis: Rejected Due to My Illness...I have only recently gone back into the dating game. It has been everything I had expected to be: entertaining, a bizarre social experiment, and a crash course in ghosting...reactionscomments
A First-Timer's Guide to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy...I work as a pelvic floor physical therapist and commonly treat people with endometriosis. There are times when an internal release of the pelvic floor can be helpful to stretch...reactionscomments
Managing endometriosis ...Hi I recently was diagnosed but had no follow up yet. I feel a bit helpless because I find the emotional side along with the pain unbearable sometimes. I just...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCaregiving
My daughter has just been diagnosed 😢...Hello - I just joined today. My daughter was diagnosed yesterday. I had no real idea about what it was but since looking on the internet it’s made me feel...reactions5repliesCopingDiagnosisCaregivingTips & AdviceFriends & Family
Endometriosis AND PCOS??...I have had endometriosis since 2004. To say it has been a battle, definitely does not sum it up well. Today, for the first time, I had a doctor ask...reactionsrepliesRecurrenceDiagnosisComorbidities
What are your personal medication/treatment experiences?...Hello, everyone. I'm really excited to be a part of this forum. I was just diagnosed with endo about a month ago after having three years of miscellaneous pains that...reactions1replySleepSide EffectsTips & Advice
What Is Helping Me Manage My PMDD?...I have written a lot about my PMDD, and I am so glad I did. While it took me ages to find a doctor willing to take me seriously, I...reactions5comments
Three Methods for Reducing Post-Surgery Adhesion Formation...Surgery can be a helpful and necessary tool for many of us with endo, but it also comes with risks, including possible nerve damage or hypersensitivity, and adhesion formation.Adhesions are...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread...There are all types of squash in my garden. I've got some zucchini (the popular green one), pattypan (a small yellow cute one), and eight-ball (a round squash that's green...reactions8comments
Endo News Roundup...There is a lot going on in the endo world. Here is a look at some of the most recent (and interesting). Imagine being able to know whether or not...reactions2comments
Vicarious Trauma and Supporting Someone With Endometriosis...As I have written about previously, endometriosis may cause trauma in a person as a result of the severe pain, the impact it has on a person’s career, relationships, and...reactionscomments
What To Wear After a Hysterectomy...For the most part, I've been posting tidbits on here about what to potentially expect internally with one's body post-hysterectomy. But what about the changes that occur on the outside--in...reactions1comment
Second Thoughts After Scheduling Surgery..."Ok, let's go ahead and book your endometriosis surgery". Words my new gynecologist said to me as soon as I was done explaining everything going on. I wasn't expecting it...reactions5comments
Traveling with Endometriosis...Traveling while suffering from endometriosis might be difficult at times. Endo pain may strike at the most inconvenient moments. It may need some additional planning and having a plan in...reactions1comment
You Are Not A Burden For Having Endometriosis...Having endometriosis, or any chronic illness for that matter can oftentimes make you feel like a burden. The need to become dependent on others, bombard loved ones with appointments and...reactions2comments
Dealing with Delivery Anxiety...Living with endometriosis, I never knew if I would be able to get pregnant. It was a dream of mine so while it remained in my prayers, I stayed open...reactions1comment
How are you feeling today?...We just want to know, how are you feeling today? Sometimes it feels really good to celebrate the great days and other times we just need to acknowledge the bad...reactions3repliesMental Health
Does Life With Endometriosis Feel Like A Broken Record To You?...I was walking through my neighborhood park the other day when I felt a familiar tug. I managed the pain as best I could and stopped for the short time...reactionscomments
Getting Better Sleep is Important...I didn’t realize how precious sleep is until I found myself laying wide awake at 3 a.m. for several weeks. Why was I up at this hour? And why couldn’t...reactionscomments
Tracking Endo Symptoms With Your Smartwatch...It is hard to remember when I, like so many Americans, got hooked on biometrics. Every morning now for the past year or so, the first thing I do when...reactionscomments
