Three Alternatives to Meditation for Calming the Nervous System and Reducing Pain Signals...Our pain is very, very real. It’s not all in our heads – but it is in all in our brains. All...reactionscomments
Marisol Velez...Marisol was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. Marisol Velez is a health writer in Philadelphia. The tremendous resilience of the human...
How Does the CA125 Test Work?...As part of the process of checking out endometriosis, your doctor may request some special blood tests called CA125 and CA 19-9...reactions1comment
Period flu and anxiety ...So my period was a bit out of whack last month and now I’m feeling so run down and I’m sleeping constantly...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlares
Who Says You Can’t Get Pregnant?...As I continued on my fertility journey with endometriosis at 41 years old, I was wondering if my time of getting pregnant...reactionscomments
Could we survive torture? (Inserting Humor here)...A couple of weeks ago, while on a drive to look at nature for my birthday, my husband and I started talking...reactions3repliesCopingPelvic PainSymptoms
Supporting Someone with Suspected Endometriosis on Their Journey to Diagnosis...The journey from the onset of symptoms to a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis can be a long and complicated one. In the...reactionscomments
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Endometriosis: Stories from Endo Warriors...Many endo warriors have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some want to know if getting the vaccine will impact their endometriosis...reactions13comments
My Body Isn’t a Rotten Fruit: How a Conversation With My Grandmother Changed My Perspective on Endometriosis...If you’ve ever menstruated, you may have accepted your pain as an unfortunate inevitability. Women are often encouraged to keep silent about...reactions1comment
Warm Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Salad...This is, by far, my favorite warm salad to make during the winter months. It is delicious and filling, full of nutrients...reactionscomments
Visceral Manipulation For Bladder and Pelvic Pain...My urogynecologist set me up with a new pelvic floor therapist recently. This one is supposed to help with my bladder pain...reactions2comments
Anti-Nausea Remedies During Pregnancy...Nausea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, 70-80% of women experience nausea and vomiting during...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 2...September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 2 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. Read...reactionscomments
Sex with a Chronic Condition: An Interview with Sex Therapist Lauren Dicair – Part 1...September is Sexual Health Awareness Month, and this is part 1 of 2 of our series, Sex with a Chronic Condition. We...reactionscomments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic Surgery...I had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no...reactionscomments
Pain in Spine...Last time I was at the gynecologist he said I has “some” endometriosis scarring and also diagnosed me with PCOS. after my...reactions1replySymptoms
How Endometriosis Affects People Of Color: Stories from Our Community...In our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey, we looked at how endometriosis affects people of color (POC). More than 1,000 people with...reactionscomments
Self-Care is Crucial Not Selfish ...I am a writer for the RLS group and recently wrote an article about how I practice self-care daily (https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/living/self-care) I decided...reactionsrepliesAwarenessCopingMental Health
Three Ways Stress Can Impact Gut Health with Endo...Endometriosis is, arguably, not an easy condition to live with. Many of us with endo experience ongoing stress and this can be...reactions1comment
Reframing Intimate Relationships after a Break-Up...One of the defining symptoms of endometriosis is painful intercourse. This side of the disease can be very challenging, both physically and...reactionscomments
