A Day In My Endometriosis Life...The other day, a friend wondered what it must be like to live with endometriosis. She was complaining about her own pain, and told me how she'd thought: “I just...reactionscomments
Will you take our In America survey to help reveal the true impact of endo?...1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis worldwide. Every year, we conduct the Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about this challenging condition, and how it impacts daily...reactionsreplies
Why Ayurveda Should Be Part of Your Endo Healing...Western medicine can be frustrating—especially when it comes to endometriosis. There are not always clear answers, and when there are, such as in the case of prescribed birth control to...reactionscomments
Super Turmeric Latte...Milk infused with turmeric, or 'golden milk', has been used in traditional Ayurveda since ancient times, and has recently become more popular in the west under the guise of the...reactionscomments
How long did it take to her results after laparoscopy?...My doctor suspects I have endometriosis, so I had a laparoscopy a week ago to diagnose, with also a pelvic biopsy. After my surgery I was told nothing. They wouldn’t...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Pain after laparoscopy...It’s been a over a week now after my laparoscopy surgery to diagnose Endo. Prior to my surgery I was feeling okay, and after the normal pain. Now a week...reactionsrepliesSurgery
My Experience with Orilissa and Hot Flashes...After much hemming and hawing, I decided to start taking Orilissa for my endometriosis in November 2020. My gynecologist prescribed Orilissa in late spring 2020 after I’d recovered from my laparascopic...reactions3comments
4 Ways to Get More Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants into Your Diet...It’s widely understood that oxidation leading to inflammation is a serious problem for health – especially for those of us with endometriosis. Inflammation is an immune response that’s designed to...reactionscomments
A Conversation on Periods and Shame With Filmmaker Leah Manasseh...Recently, I've been reading quite a lot on Brene Brown, an expert on shame. And it got me thinking about endometriosis, and more precisely, periods. I observed my own social...reactions2comments
Would you need to stop taking hormone blockers before surgery?...I am hoping to see an endo specialist in May, but my OB prescribed Orilissa to help with the pain and minimize growth of endo while I'm waiting because of...reactions1reply
My Experience Of Medical Gaslighting...In 2019, I underwent my 5th surgery for endometriosis. I’d had a lot of complications occur prior to it and it’s safe to say, I was desperate for the relief...reactionscomments
Should Endometriosis Be a Mast Cell Disorder?...Like a lot of people with endometriosis, I have allergies. But the symptoms to my actual allergies — cats and dust mites — are pretty mild. Sometimes my eyes will...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Cancer: What Does The Research Show?...It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and endometriosis can sometimes occur together. According to our...reactionscomments
Terms and Conditions for 3rd Birthday Giveaway...Updated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endometriosis.net Birthday Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
Can you have endo, though a diagnostic lap does not show signs of it ?...Hi I have had excruciating pain over the last several years but had nothing done about it til last year as it is very on and off where as last...reactions3replies
Being Open about Pain and Discomfort with Your Loved Ones...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. Jessica and Chris discuss being open with your partner when it comes to pain and...reactions1comment
A Hysterectomy Doesn't Cure Endometriosis...About four years ago, I had a total hysterectomy for my endometriosis. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I felt so much better right after the surgery. Even when...reactionscomments
Letting Go of My Plan to Heal...I love to have a plan. If there’s a goal or an outcome that I desire, I want a plan to get there. What can I expect, what actions do...reactionscomments
Diagnosed incidentally? We want to hear about your experience!...Please share with us! Were you incidentally diagnosed with endometriosis during a procedure for another condition (e.g. laparoscopy for fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.)? What type of procedure were you having?Were...reactions9repliesDiagnosis
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual Treatments...Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis can take an average of 4 – 7...reactions2comments
