What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have some form of chronic illness, especially one like endometriosis where it is both invisible and classed as “a woman’s disease”, then chances are you will have already...reactionscomments
Understanding Endometriosis: What Are Phenotypes?...Each person’s experience with endometriosis can be very different. Some have severe, daily symptoms, while others have minor signs. Even treatment response can vary widely. One drug or surgery may...reactionscomments
What You Can Do When Waiting on Fertility...Waiting to hear those words, “you’re pregnant” can be a long road. And experiencing while in quarantine from a pandemic can make it feel even longer. To make...reactionscomments
What’s the First Step?...I find it so helpful to be in community with fellow chronic illness warriors. It’s connection with people who “get it". It’s that opportunity to learn together and to help...reactionscomments
Difficulty breathing...Does anyone else notice difficulty breathing/shortness of breath in the first couple of days of their period? I’m not sure if this is normal or endo related and whether I...reactions3repliesSymptoms
A Couple Reflects on Why You Should Attend Doctor Appointments Together...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Below they discuss the benefits of attending...reactionscomments
Finding an Endometriosis Specialist...The statistic is not new, but it’s still shocking: In the US, people may have symptoms for 7 to 11 years before endometriosis is diagnosed. We know, too, that many...reactions1comment
How to Do Life on a Tight Budget with Endometriosis...A chronic illness like endometriosis has life-sabotaging effects. These can feel especially strong when it comes to our finances. Our physical symptoms define the way we work. Most employers don’t...reactionscomments
Deep Infiltrative Endometriosis...Previously, doctors and researchers thought that deep infiltrative endometriosis was very rare. But our 3rd Endometriosis In America survey found that 52 percent of endo warriors experience it. In this...reactionscomments
Undiagnosed and reaching out...Hello. My name is Lauren. Im currently undiagnosed with endo but wanted to reach out and see if anyone else has struggled with some of my symptoms. As a teenager...reactions17repliesDiagnosis
Warm sensations in side...Hi, I'm new here. I have been dealing with endo for many, many years now, and my doctors are unfortunately very unhelpful when it comes to discussing symptoms and my...reactions2repliesFlaresRecurrenceSymptoms
Can You Heal Through Friendship?...I was recently talking with a fellow chronic illness warrior about what she’s doing to manage her health. We talked food. We talked exercise. But what she shared next surprised...reactionscomments
Sweet Potato Falafel With Courgette Ribbons...I once spent half a year in Brooklyn, New York and whenever an endometriosis flare-up made me bed-bound and unable to cook, I always ordered sweet potato falafel from a...reactionscomments
How to Increase Your Libido...Painful sex is quite common in women who have endometriosis. There are a few things you can try to make the experience less painful, but sometimes sex is completely out...reactionscomments
The Difference Pain Validation Makes...I recently had my third surgery for endometriosis. But it was my first with an excision specialist, and one who works with a research hospital that has an actual "center...reactionscomments
Hysterectomy at stage 3 and no pain...I'm so glad to have found you! I am wondering if I should get a hysterectomy as recommended by my gynecologist. I read several posts and articles on this Web site...reactions8repliesSurgeryLaparoscopyHysterectomy
Top Supplements for Endo According to YOU...We recently asked our Facebook Endometriosis.net community, "What supplements or vitamins do you currently take for endometriosis?". Let's explore what are community members shared! "Helps with my muscle aches and...reactions2comments
Zoladex injection...Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis around 5 years ago, had several laparoscopies, tried different treatments, prostap injections and many painkillers...reactions3repliesSymptomsTreatmentCoping
Chicken Curry Traybake...This is such a tasty recipe! On first glance, it looks a little complicated, but you pretty much just bung half the ingredients in a blender then throw it all...reactionscomments
Facing Healthcare Professionals...I have a family history of endometriosis, like many individuals with endometriosis. Since my mother dealt with endometriosis herself, I at least had her support. Having the support of one...reactionscomments