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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2comments
Balancing Career and Family...I’m a working mom. I’m also the main breadwinner of the family, so I’ve always had to balance my career with my...reactionscomments
Just Sharing...So when I was 19 I was diagnosed with endometriosis. How I had found out was I had a tubal pregnancy and...reactions2comments
Nesting for Pregnancy...Nesting typically happens towards the end of pregnancy and is defined as the “overwhelming desire to get your home ready for your...reactionscomments
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
Quinoa Pops...So many cereals, even the 'healthy' ones, have a really high sugar content per serving. Whilst this is fine every now and...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 1...Hormones are powerful messengers in the body: chemicals made in one area that affect cells in other areas. Estrogen and progesterone are...reactionscomments
Medical Treatments for Endometriosis: Which is Best? Part 2...Read Part 1Here, Dr. Audrey Sheridan explores hormonal treatment options for endometriosis, including IUDs and DepoProvera. There are two main types of...reactionscomments
The Emotional Roller Coaster that is Endo...It caught me totally off guard. I was in the middle of a road trip, two hours from my destination when I...reactionscomments
Take the Allergies In America Survey!...The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactionscomments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Endometriosis...For many women, one of the biggest challenges of endometriosis is the often long, complicated journey to finally finding a name for...reactions2comments
Could Menstrual Leave be Helpful for Endometriosis?...You may have heard about menstrual leave in the media. Most recently, an Indian company (Zomato) gained some press from giving menstruating...reactions4comments
How Not to Store Your Coconut Milk...Many of us in the endometriosis community have explored and adopted a dairy-free diet. It has helped some endosisters experience relief from...reactionscomments
Your Body is Healthy… but Your Mind is Not...The words stung. My defenses immediately went up. “Your body is healthy, but your mind is not.” What does that even mean?...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
