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
Ovulation Pain: Symptoms and Treatment...Unfortunately, for those living with endometriosis, pelvic pain during periods is very familiar. However, there are other times in the menstrual cycle when you may experience pelvic pain. Ovulation pain...
Kissing Ovaries...Endometriosis is a disorder that causes the inner lining of the uterus to grow on spots on the outside of the uterus. This can be very painful, particularly during menstrual...
Learning to Laugh Instead of Cry...I have always had weird hormones. They have never played ball. It was nine years after I was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis that my endometriosis first reared its ugly head...reactionscomments
Pain...Now im 53... ive had 3 laporoscopys to burn endo lesions last one 20 years ago.i gave up. The pain is so bad at time it feels like i have...reactions1replySymptomsSurgeryPelvic Pain
Help and Advice Needed...Hiya I am 22 years old and been diagnosed this month with endo. It is believed I have had it for a good few months now but doctors wouldnt look...reactions3repliesSymptomsFlaresTips & Advice
Question about longer period after excision surgery...Hello everybody, I had my robot excision surgery 3 weeks ago. Ten days ago my period started and it is still going on. They told me that the first few...reactions1replySurgery
Infertility ...Hi, Just can’t believe 4 years has passed on the infertily journey. Although 12 months has passed since surgery but still no pregnancy achieved as told it should . Im...reactions8repliesInfertility & PregnancyCopingTips & Advice
Endo and Contraceptives ...I am 25 and was diagnosed with Endo back in 2020, I had an IUD put in a year prior to try and manage that pain before figuring out diagnosis...reactions1replySymptomsTips & AdvicePelvic Pain
Laparoscopy / pill helping with symptoms?...Hi, how have the pill and / or laparoscopy been helping you with your symptoms? Particularly chronic fatigue and endo belly/bloating? I just posted a question asking about your thoughts...reactions1replyTreatmentCopingSymptoms
Diagnostic laparoscopy vs. the pill?...Hi everyone, I'm new here ☀️ and I wanted to ask about your experiences with diagnostic laparoscopy. Some time ago I went to see a endometriosis specialist and during an...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Mirena coil and sever fatigue ...I’m 30 years old and only got diagnosed with endometriosis in February 24. I was told it’s acute stage 5 and was in my bladder, bowel and pouch Douglas ...reactions3repliesSleepCopingMental Health
My life with Endometriosis...Hey, everyone! I'm 18 years old. I started having symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was 14. Then, by the time I was between the ages 15 and...reactionscomments
These Scars Tell A Story...Menarche arrived at age 11 for me. In the years to follow, I’d suffer from excruciating menstrual cycles that left me feeling so sick that I would miss school due...reactionscomments
Don't Dismiss Those Migraine Symptoms...Migraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of women with endometriosis (The study only included cisgender...reactions16comments
Hotel Recommendations Pre/Post Surgery at Northside Hospital in Atlanta...I'm curious to know if any fellow warriors would recommend a hotel or AirBnB close to Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs in Atlanta?...reactions1replyTravelTips & Advice
