Is Endometriosis A Disability? Mine Is...Editor's note: Disability benefit requirements vary depending on where you live. If you have any questions, always speak with your local SSA office. Disabilities come in many forms. A disability...reactions7comments
Fissure and Endo...Hello, I'm sorry in advance if i wrote it too long 😅 Has anyone experienced a recurring fissure ? I started suffering from this about year ago, it starts with...reactions11replies
Endometriosis in Teens...If you’re a teen dealing with painful periods, you are not alone. Surveys show that 70% to 90% of young people have period pain. It may just be mild cramps...reactionscomments
Implicit Bias and the Chronic Pain Experience...Chronic ovarian cysts and ruptures have been longtime symptoms of mine. These symptoms tend to be a sign of potential endometriosis. One of the worst ovarian cyst ruptures of my...reactions2comments
Pelvic floor botox...Anyone know a doctor in the US that does pelvic floor botox, that doesn't charge astronomical prices or accepts insurance? My last doc is now refusing insurance and qouted me...reactions1replyPelvic PainTips & AdviceCost
Brain Fog: It's Real...I have always considered myself pretty sharp. I have a pretty good memory, sometimes to the point of almost being photographic when it comes to some things I really care...reactions3comments
Why I'm Taking a Break from Health Care...I'm grateful for the medical care I get. But like many endo warriors, I have to see multiple kinds of specialists. Scheduling and going to every appointment can feel like...reactions2comments
Laparoscopy results ...Hello, I recently had a laparoscopy and a few other procedures. The result was mold-moderate endometriosis and a blocked fallopian tube. I've spent so many years trying to convince my...reactions1replyLaparoscopyDiagnosisCoping
Managing Endo While Trans Nonbinary...Navigating endometriosis can be challenging enough on its own. Add being trans nonbinary and the struggle can worsen. Kai Preston, a 20-year-old trans nonbinary lesbian in New York, knows this...reactions5comments
New Endometriosis Video...I watch videos on youtube by the channel "Seeker", a group within Discovery Media (same people who bring us the Discovery Channel) & they have a new section called 'Body...reactions2repliesAwareness
Anxiety and Wanting to Conceive after Surgery...Hello all, I’ve been reading here for awhile but haven’t posted. I’m currently 21 and about to have my first laparoscopy. I’ve been complaining about severe pain on and around...reactions7repliesLaparoscopySurgeryInfertility & Pregnancy
The Link Between Endometriosis and Trauma...I hate having endometriosis. Always have, and always will. I wish I didn't have to worry about bleeding through my clothes, cry over the fact I can't seem to get...reactions3comments
Traveling With My Partner and Endo...My partner and I are currently on a trip, slowly traveling across a few Greek islands. So far it has been beautiful, blue, hot, and relaxing, but also not without...reactionscomments
Surgery...Hello everyone currently new here, I have recently found out I have stage 4/5 Endo, they found two 7 cm endometriomas on my ovaries. My Dr said I will need...reactions8repliesLaparoscopyCopingDiagnosis
Should I Use a Menstrual Cup if I Have Endometriosis?...During my very first period at ten years old, I bled through several super-absorbent pads. Heavy bleeding became a hallmark of my periods, and it was the first warning sign...reactions1comment
Frozen pelvis ...I was operated in 2 and a half years ago to remove a 12cm ovarian cyst. When they operated they discovered stage 4 endometriosis. Fast forward to now I have...reactions2repliesPelvic PainDiagnosisHysterectomy
2 Habits to a Healthier Holiday Season...The holiday season is upon us. While it may be the happiest time of year, it’s not always the healthiest time of year. We’re surrounded by food that may be...reactions1comment
Getting diagnosed ...Hi all I’m hoping for some support or some kind of reassurance! I have been to the GP after experiencing changes in my periods for the past 4 or so...reactions2repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Surviving an Endo Flare...Learning to manage an endo flare-up is challenging and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. There are lots of ways to make it work more comfortably...reactionscomments
The Nearly Invisible Battle with Endometriosis...I may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the uterus on other bodily organs. While this condition...reactionscomments
