Guest Post: Research Opportunity From Stellenbosch University...We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name is Cheryl Eder, and I am currently a...reactionscomments
bladder endometriosis ...i’m a 16 year old girl. I’ve had severe urinary frequency for just over a year. i feel like i need to pee always. I can hold it and manage...reactions5repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Endometriosis and the COVID Vaccination...Those who received a COVID-19 vaccine, did you notice your cycle changed at all after receiving it? If so, how did it change? Based on how the COVID vaccine affected...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical Stigma...Most endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging at best and dehumanizing at worst. Endometriosis is...reactions6comments
Endo and IUD's...I had lapro surgery back in 2016 for Endo. I have had an IUD for 3 years and in those 3 years I was period free. Since March of this...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Quality of Life and Coping...Endometriosis is a painful condition that can bring many obstacles in life, along with strong emotions and fears. Endometriosis can impact both daily and long-term quality of life. Endometriosis affects...reactionscomments
Transgender Men with Endometriosis Study: Call for participants...Who I am and how I became interested in the topic My name is Cheryl Eder and I am currently a PhD psychology student at Stellenbosch University in South Africa...reactions2repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Diagnosis of Endometriosis ...Hi all, I'm new to the community here and wanted your perspective + advice. To start, I have not been medically diagnosed with endometriosis but I'm certain that I have...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
My Thoughts on Everything CBD: What Has Worked...I've been a CBD fan since before it became a fad. I'm the sort of person whose eyes light up whenever a new product pops up with this wonderful ingredient...reactions3comments
Bloating...Hello, I've recently developed a pain in my back and bloatedness. It feels like trapped wind. Also niggling pains running down my legs. I suffered with endometriosis until I entered...reactions3repliesSymptomsPelvic Pain
Out of control hormones...I was diagnosed with endometriosis about a year ago and I also have large adhesions on my ovary and uterus. I also have scar tissue remaining from one of my...reactions4repliesCoping
Pediatric and Adolescent Endometriosis...Many of our community members have shared experiencing endometriosis symptoms as young children, many of them experiencing symptoms with their first period. We'd like to know, have you experienced endometriosis...reactions8repliesSymptoms
The Long Road to Stage 4 Endo...Like many others here, my story begins with painful periods. One of my clearest early menstruation memories is walking between classes in junior high and clutching my abdomen while leaning...reactions2comments
Katrina Martin...Katrina is a queer nonbinary person who is passionate about advocating for queer, trans, and nonbinary folks with endometriosis. Katrina was first diagnosed with endometriosis in 2009 and has since...
Body Image During Pregnancy...I’m going broke just trying to keep up with my ever-changing bra size. I’ve gone through three rounds of new bras, and I pray that this round takes me through...reactionscomments
How to incorporate meal prep into your pain management routine...When I’m sick, the last thing I want to do is spend time standing over a hot stove. Nonetheless, it’s important to eat well during flare-ups. Endometriosis patients often struggle...reactionscomments
The Mirena Coil and Endometriosis...The Mirena coil (IUS or intrauterine system) is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, plastic T-shaped device that is placed directly into the uterus (womb) by a...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and the Brain...As someone who commonly treats conditions of chronic pelvic pain, I think it is important to look at how the body responds to long durations of perceived pain. Moreover, what...reactions8comments
Managing Endometriosis Symptoms for Almost 30 Years...I turned 40 this year, and my period started when I was 12. Like a lot of warriors, my symptoms were rough from the beginning. You might wonder what it's...reactions5comments
Having an excision lap and doubting myself....Hello everyone. I've been trying to find an endometriosis community and came across this one here. I'm 25 and I was diagnosed with endometriosis via lap in 2018. This is...reactions9repliesSurgeryLaparoscopyCoping
