Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
7 Budget-Friendly Self Care Activities...We know that the days living with endometriosis can be challenging. Some days we’re in pain that feels inescapable. Other days we’re running around to doctor’s appointments and tests. We...reactionscomments
Recovering from Surgery ...I had excision surgery for endo 9 days ago. I know the recovery takes a while but I'm still having a lot of nausea, bowel cramps and lack of appetite...reactions1replySurgery
Recurring Endometriosis Post-Hysterectomy...While many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis yet. Despite a hysterectomy, endometriosis may recur. I...reactionscomments
What Is Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia?...I rarely take naps. But I get very sleepy the few days before my period. And it’s not just regular endo fatigue. It’s "fall asleep in the middle of the...reactions9comments
A Conversation with “Know Your Endo” Author...Jessica Murnane shares about her own journey with endo and why she felt compelled to write this new book. When Jessica Murnane was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies...Whenever I need a treat, that feels like a kick in the butt, I bake these cookies. Peanut butter is a constant staple in my kitchen because of its energetic...reactions1comment
Less Talked about Symptoms of Endometriosis...When we think about endometriosis symptoms, the first thing people think about is painful and heavy periods. It is true that endometriosis most commonly affects the uterus, resulting in heavy...reactions8comments
Eczema and Endometriosis: What's The Connection?...Angry skin? Even angrier pelvis? You’re not alone. Recently, I polled my Instagram audience and 80% suffered with some kind of skin condition such as eczema, acne, or rosacea. So...reactionscomments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and More...Endometriosis is a painful condition that can have many symptoms. It can be a grueling process to get a diagnosis and find treatments that help symptoms. In our 2021 Endometriosis...reactions2comments
Finally Going to Be Over...I was semi-diagnosed with endometriosis at age 14 when I started my period. We were positive that I had it because my mother and grandmother both did. I was sent...reactions4comments
The Many Faces of Support...When I think of my support system in managing a chronic illness like endometriosis, I think of my husband (and my medical team, of course). He will make himself available...reactionscomments
Symptoms of endometriosis...Hello, I am 26 years old. January 2020 I came off the depo injection to hope to become pregnant. Going to be strange but November 2020 was the first time...reactions3repliesDiagnosisInfertility & PregnancySymptoms
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain Relief...Whenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for good reason. There are a number of mechanisms...reactionscomments
Endo Flares...Do you ever experience endo flares? What symptoms have you experienced with them? How long did they last? Was there anything you found to make them better or worse?...reactions1replyFlares
Study: Guidance On Helpful Diet Changes For Endometriosis...A doctor once told me that people with endometriosis often have more gastrointestinal problems than gynecologic ones. That’s definitely the case with me. And changing my diet has been the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m Scared...Over the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After my last excision surgery, my specialist suggested waiting...reactionscomments
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels to Reduce Endo Symptoms...Do you have frequent energy crashes and struggle with fatigue? If so, you may be struggling to balance your blood sugar. Blood sugar can affect pain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal...reactionscomments
Self Care and Endometriosis...Everyone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get even harder to express and address with my...reactionscomments
