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
Being Open about Pain and Discomfort with Your Loved Ones...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. Jessica and Chris discuss being open with...reactions1comment
Endometriosis or IBS?..."Your tests are clear. It is most likely just IBS. - This is a line I have heard numerous times throughout my...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual Treatments...Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis...reactions3comments
Balancing Career and Family...I’m a working mom. I’m also the main breadwinner of the family, so I’ve always had to balance my career with my...reactionscomments
Nesting for Pregnancy...Nesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your...reactionscomments
Quinoa Pops...So many cereals, even the 'healthy' ones, have a really high sugar content per serving. Whilst this is fine every now and...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 1...Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 2...Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Symptom History...If you are concerned that you may have endometriosis, or are experiencing possible endometriosis-related symptoms, the first step in the diagnostic process...
Coping with a Delayed Diagnosis...Diagnosing endometriosis can be challenging, as endometriosis can present in many ways and at various points throughout a woman's life. Additionally, some...
The Mental Toll of Endometriosis...Living with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Adhesion-Related Pain...Endometriosis patients live with a wide range of life-disrupting symptoms, most of them painful. And a lot of our pain originates from...reactionscomments
What Parts of the Body Can Be Affected by Endometriosis?...The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of...
The Emotional Roller Coaster that is Endo...It caught me totally off guard. I was in the middle of a road trip, two hours from my destination when I...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Hot Flashes...Hot flashes. Oh my dear Lord, I just can’t handle them anymore. If you’ve ever experienced a hot flash then you know...reactions4comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Endometriosis...For many women, one of the biggest challenges of endometriosis is the often long, complicated journey to finally finding a name for...reactions2comments
Could Menstrual Leave be Helpful for Endometriosis?...You may have heard about menstrual leave in the media. Most recently, an Indian company (Zomato) gained some press from giving menstruating...reactions4comments
Your Body is Healthy… but Your Mind is Not...The words stung. My defenses immediately went up. “Your body is healthy, but your mind is not.” What does that even mean?...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 2...Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more...reactionscomments
