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
What Does Supporting Someone with Endometriosis Look Like?...Supporting someone who has a chronic illness like endometriosis means different things for different people. It can mean physical support to cover when symptoms are bad, or emotional support when...reactionscomments
COVID Stress and Endometriosis...If you’ve struggled more with endometriosis symptoms during the pandemic, you’re not alone. A new survey describes how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people living with endometriosis. Not surprisingly, people...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Nightmare Situations...We all know what it is like to dread our periods and the nightmare of trying to plan around them. I am sure we all have some failure horror stories...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Increase Fiber (Without Having to Eat Salad)...Some studies have suggested that diet and support our journey in managing endometriosis. In particular fiber tends to play a key role. A fiber-rich diet can not only support our...reactionscomments
Hormone-Loving Chocolate Teff Pudding...Many of my clients with endometriosis feel better both with their gut symptoms and their pelvic pain when they reduce or remove gluten from their diet. Whilst this isn’t true...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and a vaginal onion smell ...For about the last year I have had a vaginal onion smell. It’s not like b.o. it’s like freshly cut onions mixed with cat pee and marijuana. It’s just terrible...reactions10repliesSymptoms
Expert Answers: Embolization for Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and Fibroids, Part 1...According to our 2020 Endometriosis In America data, 36 percent of endo warriors are also diagnosed with adenomyosis. To learn about the treatment and management of endometriosis and adenomyosis, we...reactionscomments
