Pelvic Exam...If you are experiencing symptoms that may be indicative of endometriosis or another gynecologic issue, you may consider visiting your OB-GYN for...
Why A Displaced Uterus Might Be Causing Me Pain...I approach finding a new OB-GYN with both hope and dread. I yearn for answers about my endometriosis pain, but I fear...reactions24comments
Tips From An Excision Specialist: Getting An Endometriosis Diagnosis...It took me seven years to get an endometriosis diagnosis. Sadly, that's about average. I wanted to know how new patients could...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Are at A Dead End with Your Health...No matter what chronic illnesses we may be dealing with, getting to the bottom of things can be exhausting and constantly feel...reactionscomments
High Pain Tolerance: A Blessing and a Curse...I’ve recently had the displeasure of having kidney stones. If I had to choose between what pain I prefer: kidney stone pain...reactionscomments
I Wasn't Worried about Kidney Failure, until I Was Forced to...Three weeks ago, my whole life changed. It all started with a passing reference to my kidneys.“It could be a sign of...reactionscomments
What No One Sees about Endometriosis...Trying to navigate your body with endometriosis can already feel like an exhausting fight with your physical and mental health, and adding...reactionscomments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 2...Read Part 1 here Hormone disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals...reactionscomments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 1...Hormone-disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched...reactionscomments
Super Turmeric Latte...Milk infused with turmeric, or 'golden milk', has been used in traditional Ayurveda since ancient times, and has recently become more popular...reactionscomments
Community Views: Medical Options to Manage Endo Symptoms...For most women, the journey to finding what works to manage endometriosis symptoms starts with their doctor. It is common for the...reactionscomments
Study: Appendectomy to Manage Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain...I've had pretty serious lower right-side pain for more than 20 years. It comes and goes throughout my menstrual cycle, peaking at...reactionscomments
Round 2! Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know about Endometriosis?...How'd you do on our first Test Your Knowledge quiz? Are you ready for round 2? Let's find out how much you...reactionscomments
A Day In My Endometriosis Life...The other day, a friend wondered what it must be like to live with endometriosis. She was complaining about her own pain...reactionscomments
Letting Go of My Plan to Heal...I love to have a plan. If there’s a goal or an outcome that I desire, I want a plan to get...reactionscomments
Why Ayurveda Should Be Part of Your Endo Healing...Western medicine can be frustrating—especially when it comes to endometriosis. There are not always clear answers, and when there are, such as...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Get More Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants into Your Diet...It’s widely understood that oxidation leading to inflammation is a serious problem for health – especially for those of us with endometriosis...reactionscomments
A Conversation on Periods and Shame With Filmmaker Leah Manasseh...Recently, I've been reading quite a lot on Brene Brown, an expert on shame. And it got me thinking about endometriosis, and...reactions2comments
Should Endometriosis Be a Mast Cell Disorder?...Like a lot of people with endometriosis, I have allergies. But the symptoms to my actual allergies — cats and dust mites...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy Doesn't Cure Endometriosis...About four years ago, I had a total hysterectomy for my endometriosis. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I felt so...reactionscomments