Can a Urogynecologist Help My Bladder Pain?...I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis(IC) about a decade ago. That's the medical term for bladder inflammation. My symptoms eventually lessened on their own, despite the lack of a treatment...reactionscomments
How to Create a Supplement Routine...Run a quick Google search on the best supplements to take for endometriosis and you end up with roughly 13,500,000 results. Apparently, there’s a lot to say when it comes...reactionscomments
Does Endo ever really go away??...Hi, my name is Sam. Two months ago, I had a lap and was diagnosed with Endo. Since then, I've been told by both the surgeon and an gyno that...reactions1replySurgeryDiet & NutritionDiagnosis
Letrozole...Hello fellow warriors! Has anyone else tried Letrozole for endometriosis? I had a excision/Lap in October along with getting the Mirena IUD at the same time. It's been a while...reactions3repliesRecurrenceSide EffectsTreatment
Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What Is the Difference?...Endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are 2 separate gynecologic disorders that are similar in many ways. They both affect people who are in their reproductive years. They also have...reactionscomments
Nutty Omega Bread...This bread is rich and nutty, reminiscent of a dark rye or pumpernickel. It’s moist and dense, perfect for a Scandinavian smørrebrød-style, open-faced sandwiches. It can be eaten fresh, but...reactionscomments
What If It Isn’t Endometriosis?...In 2014, whilst going through IVF, I started to experience a lot of pain. At the time, I thought it was the IVF medications irritating my endometriosis. However, the pain...reactionscomments
Painful Sex - Could Counseling Be the Answer?...Painful sex, medically known as dyspareunia, is associated with endometriosis. Pain experienced during sex or upon penetration only adds further burden to the infinite physical and psychological issues experienced by...reactionscomments
Painsomnia...Have you ever experienced Painsomnia (the inability to sleep or rest because your body is in pain)? If so, how did you feel? Were you able to get it resolved...reactions3repliesSymptoms
What To Do When Side Effects Get The Best Of You...Recently, my doctor put me on a new type of medication, Duloxetine. The aim was to target some of my physical pain, more specifically, to manage anything falling under the...reactionscomments
We Need Better Representation...I’m a huge proponent of raising awareness for endometriosis. With more awareness, we can hope to get a diagnosis earlier. People with endometriosis will be treated with more compassion and...reactionscomments
Light periods and Endometriosis...Hello! I have heard that many people with endometriosis have really heavy periods. That is not true for me. Mine were very brief and light, but I still have endometriosis...reactions3repliesCopingMental HealthPelvic Pain
Postmeno symptoms-cancer or endo?...I was never diagnosed with endometriosis and am now in my 50s and post-menopausal. I’ve been experiencing pelvic cramping since late March & US showed endometrial thickening. Biopsy was a...reactions5repliesPelvic PainDiagnosisSymptoms
Conflicting OR and Pathology report ...Hello! Recent hysterectomy due to pelvic pain, large fibroids, cysts, painful sex, heavy periods, anemia, etc.. inquiring opinions on if I should push further from OBGYN on possible diagnosis of...reactions1replyHysterectomyDiagnosisSurgery
Managing ALL of the Appointments...Do you ever wonder what you did with all your time before you got sick? Living with three chronic conditions – endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and multiple sclerosis, all of the...reactionscomments
Hot water bottles ...Hi, I’m suffering daily with pelvic pain, on lots of various pain killers, and awaiting a full hysterectomy. Do hot water bottles work to ease the pain please? Many thanks ...reactions3replies
Endometriosis, Infertility, and Recurrent Implantation Failure...Endometriosis can be associated with increased rates of infertility. In natural conception, once the egg is fertilized, the embryo travels to the uterus and eventually attaches itself to the uterine...reactionscomments
Endo and Covid-19 vaccine ...Dear all, A little bit of context. I joined this community to understand/ help better my 19 y old daughter who suffers from endo. I would love to know your...reactions27replies
My Recovery From Excision Surgery...Endometriosis is a complex disease. And the only way to see what’s really going on is with a laparoscopy. That’s when a doctor makes a small incision in your belly...reactionscomments
Our Favorite Endo-Friendly Sweet Treats...It’s fair to say our love was founded on sugar and strengthened by caffeine. If endometriosis weren’t a factor, most of our weekends would be spent nestled up in some...reactionscomments
