Disability Benefits...When you have a chronic medical condition, there may be times when you are not able to work. This can seriously affect your finances and your family’s. However, there is...
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent hospital stays, difficult or noticeable symptoms, and constant...
Getting Ready for Laparoscopy...Planning surgery for endometriosis can bring on a mix of emotions: You may feel excited at having some pain relief, or about getting a diagnosis, but nervous at the same...reactionscomments
Anyone a type 1 diabetic with ENDO?...I've been a t1D for 13 years, PCOS for 8 years and recently started having issues with ENDO. I seem to be fairly lucky with low levels of pain which...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSide Effects
Hysterectomy? Is it worth it?...Hello everyone! So I've struggled with endometriosis since age 9. I got my first period at age 9. and then didn't bleed anymore but every month i experienced excruciating cramps...reactions6repliesSurgeryHysterectomyTreatment
3 Ways to Combat Endo Fatigue...Endometriosis fatigue is no secret. We experience it firsthand. Science is even validating it. It’s disappointing when we cancel plans or decline opportunities that we’d much rather be saying yes...reactions6comments
Endo Belly (Post Laparoscopy)...I had my first endometriosis surgery a month ago as well as an IUD inserted. I have been bleeding since then (which I’m told is normal) but I’m just a...reactions3replies
Excision Surgery 3 Months Later: What’s Changed? ...I had a third laparoscopy earlier this year. But this time, I saw an excision and endometriosis specialist. He told me to give my body three months to heal before...reactionscomments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 1...In this two-part series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss planning their dream of traveling when endometriosis and other chronic conditions are a factor.From Jessica: Ever since I was a child...reactionscomments
When You Can't Be With Your Loved One in Hospital...Last week involved a surprise trip to the hospital. My partner, who has endometriosis, started the evening having a bit of cramping. Throughout the night, it progressed to a severe...reactions4comments
IUD and Endo Help...Hi there. I’m sure this has been addressed before but anyway.. I have been having horrible pain for months. I have horrible cramps everyday, I am so fatigued and my...reactions6repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
Surgery timelines...Hey all, I'm in Western Australia. Having a particularly bad flare up at the moment and still in the process of being diagnosed. Just wondering how soon surgery can be...reactions1replyTreatmentLaparoscopySurgery
My 2 Year Post-Hysterectomy Anniversary...2 years ago, I went through with one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I had a total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Although this surgery wasn’t specifically...reactionscomments
Symptoms ...I feel like my symptoms are getting worse and at this point I’m not sure it’s endo. I’m scheduled for a lap in July but I’m worried about my symptoms...reactions16repliesPelvic PainDiagnosisSymptoms
Choosing an Endometriosis Surgeon...If you are dealing with endometriosis, there may come a time when you decide to have surgery. Before you make this decision, you need to feel confident in the surgeon...reactionscomments
Planning Our Dream Traveling Trip with Endo: Part 2...Read Part 1 here.In the final installment of this series, couple Jessica and Chris discuss the considerations they have to make when planning a long-term travel trip with multiple chronic...reactionscomments
Dealing with Endo Flares...One horrible, debilitating symptom of endometriosis is an endo flare. During an endo flare, which, as the name suggests, can flare up at any moment, “normal” symptoms of endometriosis are...reactionscomments
Looking at Endometriosis Lessons Positively...Living with endometriosis forces everyone to learn some lessons. After living with endometriosis for years, I learned to look at some of the positive aspects of these lessons. Seeing the...reactionscomments
Specialists in NYC?...Has anyone found any good specialists in NYC? (Or has anyone gone to Tamer Seckin or the advanced endo center?...reactions2repliesDiagnosisTreatmentFlares
This Is What Happened When My Therapist Didn't Understand Endometriosis...I value my mental health enormously. I believe that stress and anxiety can affect my flare-ups, dictating the severity of my physical symptoms. Since my early twenties, I have seen...reactions1comment
