A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 1...Let’s face it: going to the doctor can be intimidating. If you’re in pain, worried, and not feeling well, it can be even more difficult. The medical language can be...reactionscomments
A Guide to Your Office Visit: Part 2...Read Part 1 herePart 2: For Those Who Want the Details As Thomas Jefferson said, knowledge is power. Here are some more specific medical terms to give your power for...reactionscomments
How Hormones Stained My Skin...There are days I like the skin I’m in, but when it comes to my face, I can count them with one hand. For the longest time, I have struggled...reactionscomments
3 Endo-Friendly Snacks to Try...Jessica has endometriosis and is an endometriosis health coach, and Chris is her partner. Here they outline some of the snacks they eat throughout the day, and why they are...reactionscomments
Endo, IBS or PID?...I live in the UK where the healthcare system is variable. I haven’t had any joy with a GP as of yet and I can’t afford to go private. I...reactions2replies
The Cost of Honesty with Endometriosis...“Hey! How are you doing?” If ever there was a landmine lying in wait for unsuspecting victims, this is it. The natural, socially acceptable answer of course, is, “fine,” “good,”...reactionscomments
Community Views: Post-Hysterectomy Pain ...Life with endometriosis often means dealing with a significant amount of pain. It can strike when you least expect it, and it can greatly impact your quality of life. For...reactionscomments
How I Deal With Night Sweats...My relationship with sleep is a complicated one. I can get oddly excited about slipping into my pajamas, bedtime being one of my favourite parts of the day. Yet, while...reactionscomments
Endometriosis or Adenomyosis - What's the Difference?...When I received my endometriosis diagnosis, I had no idea what was to come. Or what could still come. There was not much research and information out there at the...reactionscomments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Doesn't Devalue Us...Talking to your partner about endometriosis, or telling a new partner about your chronic illness, is a scary thing. After all, if you suffer from endometriosis, you face a lot...reactionscomments
Constant Daily Pain: What Are My Options?...Every since I was 16, I remember getting cramps horrible during my period. Back in 2015 I kept going to all these different hospitals in mass New Hampshire to see...reactions6comments
Endometrioma: My Diagnosis Journey...Hi everybody, I am Hilda. I am 36 years old. I was diagnosed with endometrioma (2.5cm at right ovary) when I was 30 (through sonogram, MRI and blood tests). I...reactions5comments
Normalizing Conversations around Pain with Your Loved Ones...My partner and I are very open when it comes to discussing all things endometriosis related, and this includes discussing her pain and discomfort levels. She is very vocal about...reactions1comment
No Added Sugar Strawberry Jam...One of the biggest struggles I had in the past, and that I see my clients encounter now, is knowing what to eat at family celebrations and other events where...reactionscomments
Has anyone heard of endometriosis appearing on the perineum?...Has anyone heard of endometriosis appearing on the perineum? Can be felt under the skin. Doctor stated that is what he is classifying it as endometriosis as of right now...reactions5replies
The Connection Between Endometriosis And Depression...In people with endometriosis, the tissue similar to that lining the inside of the uterus is found outside of the uterus instead. This lining is called the endometrium. Endometriosis can...reactionscomments
Antidepressants For Pain. Do They Help?...I recently wrote about how antidepressants helped my PMDD. I tried three kinds, including some SSRIs. But I settled on duloxetine. That's a selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, or SNRI. It's...reactions2comments
My Endo Story...The first few times the spotting happened, I tried my best to ignore it. I wanted to blame stress. I thought maybe I hadn’t been sleeping well, or that my...reactions2comments
Uncool Things Doctors Have Said to Me...Endometriosis has caused lots of problems for me over the past 25 years: backaches, period pain, impossible sex, migraines, diarrhea, repeat UTIs. I'll stop there, but you get the picture...reactions1comment
