Health professionals not understanding. ...I’m having a lot of trouble with health professionals ranging from my doctor to emergency doctors not listening to me when I say that the pain relief they are giving...reactions4repliesMental HealthHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Trying to gain weight with Endo...I’ve struggled my entire life with my weight. I have always been very skinny and quite petite however I find myself losing weight but I can’t afford to lose due...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Learning to live with endometriosis ...How do I accept the fact that I will live with this disease and everything that comes with it mentally, physically ,emotionally and spiritually? I can’t seem To accept that...reactions5repliesCoping
Don't be Silent about Period Pain...In the 12 November edition of the the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr Mike Armour, a clinical advisory committee member for Endometriosis Australia, published a study that surveyed...reactionscomments
How Medical Gaslighting Affected Me...Medical gaslighting is a term I’ve only come to know in recent years. But, it’s something that I have, unfortunately, experienced many times since I was first diagnosed with endometriosis...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Endometriosis and IBS?...Endometriosis is a condition that can have many symptoms. In many cases, endometriosis occurs along with other conditions. For example, a number of people living with endometriosis are also affected...reactionscomments
Dealing with endometriosis ...Hi guys, I hope you are all safe and well. I'm happy to have finally found somewhere to discuss endometriosis, as i have and will continue to have many questions...reactions9replies
Pain in right leg after ovulation...Dear women, I am new on this forum.I had endometriosis surgery on left ovary last year in May.I had no sympthoms(just heavy bkeedings and pain,but I taught it is normal...)...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Raising Awareness is so Important...I was speaking to a friend the other day. He commented that so many causes want to raise awareness. “What does that even accomplish?” he asked. “Everyone seems to want...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2021...March 1 marks the beginning of Endometriosis Awareness Month! We know that endo is much more than just "bad periods," so help us reveal to others the true pain and...reactionscomments
Does Your Back Always Itch? There's a Name For That...I'm part of a few Facebook groups that focus on endometriosis. One is called, "Extrapelvic Not Rare Endo Support and Education Group." I follow this one because researchers are way...reactions14comments
Help?...Hello! I am so new to all of this... and I have hit a wall recently and don’t know where to turn. I have come across this forum and thought...reactions2comments
What To Do When The Doctor Dismisses You...It takes an average of 7 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Doctors often misdiagnose endometriosis as IBS, or plainly dismiss women who complain about heavy periods. It can be...reactionscomments
Chocolate and Almond Butter Tart (Vegan, Gluten-Free)...Whenever I fancy a comforting, seriously indulgent chocolate dessert, this is what I make. The dark chocolate goes perfectly with the creamy mixture. The base has a bit of a...reactionscomments
You’ve Got Mail: IVF Medication...Fertility treatments are both fascinating and overwhelming. I’m incredibly grateful for the advancements that medicine has made to support couples – especially us in the endo community - in starting...reactionscomments
5 Ayurveda Steps to Healing Endo...If you start reading about Ayurveda—a holistic way of addressing the imbalances in the body—you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot to learn. However, instead of feeling overwhelmed, start...reactionscomments
Orilissa and Lupron...I am 32 years old and have been diagnosed with endometriosis since age 14. At age 19 I had several laparoscopies to deal with the addhesions as well as scar...reactions2repliesTreatment
Lessons Taught by Endometriosis...After living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal with than others. One of the most challenging...reactionscomments
What Happens to My Body After Delivery?...One of the big questions I have had while being pregnant has been what happens to my body after I give birth. Spoiler alert: I don’t know and I’m currently...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Symptoms That Have the Biggest Impact on a Couple’s Lives...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 endometriosis symptoms that...reactionscomments
