Nutrition and Endometriosis Study...Hello all! I am currently conducting a pilot study: Investigating the Nutritional Habits of Individuals with Endometriosis. I have a few spaces left and am recruiting participants who have been...reactions1replyResearch & Clinical Trials
Possible endometriosis ...Hi all, I am new to this forum. I’m a 34 year old woman who has always had very painful periods to the extent of passing out and throwing up...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Avoiding Endo Flares While Traveling Aboard...Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, but for individuals living with chronic conditions, like endometriosis, careful planning and consideration are crucial. My partner, who has endometriosis, and I are currently...reactionscomments
Post menopausal and diagnosed with a 3.2 cm endometrioma on my ovary. Should I be worried?...So the background is, I went to urgent care back in March with stomach pains. Doctor thought it was a ruptured appendix, but sent me for a CT scan to...reactions5repliesLaparoscopy
After Period Cramps...I’m having the worst after period cramps the last couple of days. I ended my period Wednesday, and it’s now Sunday. I’m having the worst sharp pain in the area...reactions1replySymptomsTips & AdviceMedical Marijuana
I'm apparently an Intersex anomaly....Howdy there, my name's Zano. I'm intersex with a condition known as ovotestis (that's when your gonads are half male half female), and since at least my 30th birthday I've...reactions2repliesAwarenessInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosis
Diet and Lifestyle Changes That Make Working with Endo Easier...Endometriosis is a condition that affects many women with symptoms such as pain, mood swings, and fatigue. Endometriosis has no cure. We call it chronic because it can last for...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoDesperate...Hello, I like so so many of you feel like I am stuck in a loop and completely helpless and not sure what to do at this stage. I was...reactions1reply
Endometriosis ...Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my story and get some advice maybe at the same time. I just turned 37 and I have always had excruciating pain during...reactions4repliesRecurrenceSymptomsLaparoscopyFlares
I Am More than My Disability...Hi everyone and all the warriors. I applied for disability 2 1/2 years ago due to my stage four endometriosis. I am 33 years old. I have significant endometriosis history...reactions4comments
MRI Found Cysts and Tissues...Two and a half years of knowing something was wrong: heavy periods and huge clots, pain. So GYN put in a coil 2022. Still bleeding. In 2023, go to gp...reactions6replies
Sitting for Exams with Endometriosis Pain...My name is Emma Claire and I passed my exams while being diagnosed with endometriosis. A year later, I wonder how it all happened the way it did and how...reactionscomments
Anyone Can Benefit from Therapy...The thought of going into an office, lying on a couch, and telling someone your deepest darkest secrets, your traumas, might terrify some people. Thankfully, therapy has changed over the...reactionscomments
Looking for answers...So I have had a horrid night… every time I tried lying on my side I felt like my ovaries were being torn apart.. I tried lying on my back...reactions3repliesCopingTips & AdviceSide Effects
Maternity Care Guide...This is my first time expecting a baby, and I am seeking guidance on maternity care. I want to ensure the best for myself and my baby. Any help or...reactions2repliesInfertility & Pregnancy
The Battle With Endometriosis: My Personal Journey...Living with endometriosis has impacted every aspect of my life, including my mental health. It is a chronic condition, characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, and...reactions1comment
Endometriosis Journey...I was diagnosed by a healthcare professional in 2021. I was having severe back pain and heavy periods where I couldn't really leave home. I had cramping before and after...reactions3comments
I Am More than My Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2017 through a procedure. I began feeling sorry for myself, because I felt inadequate, that even if I met the right guy, I wouldn't...reactionscomments
Tentatively Celebrating Reduced Symptoms...It makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only person with endometriosis who has come to a...reactionscomments
Men: Listen and Understand, Please!...My best friend suffers from endometriosis and, for a long time, I just thought it was bad menstrual cramps. I can tell you I was wrong. Dead wrong! I was...reactionscomments