Endometriosis Journey...I was diagnosed by a healthcare professional in 2021. I was having severe back pain and heavy periods where I couldn't really...reactions3comments
I Am More than My Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2017 through a procedure. I began feeling sorry for myself, because I felt inadequate, that even...reactionscomments
Tentatively Celebrating Reduced Symptoms...It makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Men: Listen and Understand, Please!...My best friend suffers from endometriosis and, for a long time, I just thought it was bad menstrual cramps. I can tell...reactionscomments
Talking About Painful Sex...A common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt...reactionscomments
How I Learned To Say "I Don't Owe You A Baby."...Three years ago, I was a guest at a beautiful summer wedding, in a long-term relationship with someone I loved very much...reactions1comment
Five Things To Consider if You Have Chronic Bladder Pain With Endo...For many of us with endo, if we get pain in the bladder or urethra or have problems urinating, we naturally might...reactions3comments
Can endometriosis really be to blame?...I was diagnosed with endometriosis in December of 2019, but have had a long history of medical problems (since ~ 2005) leading...reactions6comments
Ovulation Pain: Symptoms and Treatment...Unfortunately, for those living with endometriosis, pelvic pain during periods is very familiar. However, there are other times in the menstrual cycle...
Kissing Ovaries...Endometriosis is a disorder that causes the inner lining of the uterus to grow on spots on the outside of the uterus...
Learning to Laugh Instead of Cry...I have always had weird hormones. They have never played ball. It was nine years after I was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis...reactionscomments
Do We Need to Bid Farewell to Alcohol?..."Wine is good for us." "Alcohol is bad for us." I don’t know about you, but I get confused. Which is it?...reactions2comments
Never Accept “I Don’t Know” When Seeking a Diagnosis...Navigating an endometriosis diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. For many of us, it will involve a myriad of doctors' appointments and disappointing...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and Anemia...Many of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in some cases, just...reactions2comments
What Does Endometriosis Pain Feel Like?...Endometriosis pain is debilitating. In fact, according to our 2020 Endometriosis In America survey, 94 percent of respondents have experienced painful periods...reactions3comments
Endometriosis-Related Back Pain...Experiencing back pain at some point in life is a common occurrence. It has been estimated that as many as eight out...
How I Explain Endometriosis Pain to Someone Without Endo...A podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a...reactions5comments
Endo and GERD...I have written before about the overlap that often exists between endometriosis (and other related and intersectional conditions such as adenomyosis, ovarian...reactions8comments
What to Pack for Laparoscopic Surgery...I had never been in hospital before my first laparoscopy, so when it came to packing my hospital bag, I had no...reactionscomments
