How Endo Helped Me Appreciate Hanukkah...A couple of years ago, I decided to convert to Judaism. As I learned more about the faith, I remained confused by...reactions1comment
Vitamin D and Endometriosis...Did you know that having optimal vitamin D levels can support you in managing endometriosis? A study found “significantly lower serum vitamin...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays...That time of year is upon us. The time when we should be jolly, happy, and enjoying all the holiday cheer. But...reactions1comment
To Douche or Not to Douche?...Douching involves inserting water, soaps, body washes, or other cleansing products into the vagina. Advertisements for douche products show women bathing under...reactionscomments
Sharing Words of Comfort...“I hope you feel better soon.” That is the phrase we say to one another when we’re not feeling well. It is...reactionscomments
Letting Go of Perfection on My Fertility Journey...I've always considered myself a pretty organized person. As a kid, getting new binders for school was like a little slice of...reactionscomments
What To Do About A Ruptured Cyst...A few weeks ago, I woke up in excruciating pain. It emanated from the right side of my lower abdomen and it...reactions1comment
Managing Pets After Surgery...Our furry, feathered, scaled, and other pet friends can provide comfort, support, and companionship that helps us manage the pain and emotional...reactions1comment
Dating is Hard With Endo...Dating. If you have been in the dating scene lately, you know it is legitimately a crap shoot. It’s almost impossible to...reactions2comments
Helping My Partner Manage Her Spoons...One of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of...reactions1comment
From Teen to Adult: My Endo Pain Management Experiences...I have been battling endometriosis for 20 years now. Endometriosis was only the beginning of my chronic health issues. This condition led...reactions1comment
How Surgery Recovery Went For Me...As someone with stage 4, deep infiltrating endometriosis, I am quite familiar with surgery. My first ablation was in 2009, and I...reactionscomments
The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary Folks...Author note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve...reactionscomments
When Surgery Isn't Life-Changing...In December of 2023, I had a life-changing surgery that did not change my life. I woke up in the hospital bed...reactions1comment
So It Goes: A Journey of Pain, Isolation and Hope...I’m 26 years old when I wake in the middle of the night to a knife-sharp pain radiating from both sides of...reactions2comments
Why Does Self-Care Make Me Feel Guilty?...With the colder months ahead, I am drawn toward anything that brings comfort and warmth. I browse soft blankets online, consider all...reactionscomments
Tips for Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis...If you start the clock after my first visit with a gynecologist, it took about seven years for me to get my...reactions1comment
Creating a Feel-Good Period Routine...I’m going to say something that I know might be a sensitive topic for some: I look forward to having my periods...reactions5comments
What Puncturing My Lung Taught Me About Endo and Gaslighting...Not long ago, I slipped in the shower, landed on my ribs on the metal handle of the bathtub, broke three ribs...reactionscomments
How to Make Your Own Heating Pad...One of my go-to tools for managing my flares is my heating pad. Heating pads are excellent for healing muscle aches and...reactionscomments
