Breathing through The Pain...Pain is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. Most women suffering from endometriosis experience pain during their period, but a...reactionscomments
Loving My Body, Despite Endometriosis...My uterus was never my friend. We were barely on speaking terms. Due to endometriosis – which seemed to have taken hold...reactionscomments
Choosing the Best Time to Have Surgery...I finally decided last year that this would be the year I have a hysterectomy, along with my second lap. I have...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
How to Go Caffeine-Free..."Coffee is good for you. No, wait, coffee is bad for you. Well... maybe it’s one cup a day that’s good for...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Your Scars...Let me start off by saying I’ve had six laparoscopic surgeries. One of them was also an open surgery, which means I...reactions2comments
It’s *Probably* Endometriosis...I’ve had a long and annoying history of reproductive health issues. I got my first period at 9, I’m now 22. I’ve...reactions4comments
Antioxidants & Endo: Let's Talk about Glutathione...The pain and inflammation that accompany endometriosis may be partly due to oxidative stress. To reduce oxidative stress, our body can make...reactionscomments
The Everyday Struggle...First comes the fear. It’s the type of fear that is constantly running through your mind, asking yourself questions over and over...reactions2comments
We Need Better Support During Cervical Testing...Cervical cancer and HPV are diseases that can be detected through cervical tests. A lot of women don’t go for their regular...reactionscomments
The Best Kind of Pumpkin to Purchase for Your Fall Recipes (and Your Health!)...Pumpkin season has arrived! Just about every product in the grocery store now has a pumpkin version on display. It can definitely...reactionscomments
The Real Cost of Healthcare...I’m on the hunt for a good therapist to help me manage endo – and one I can afford. Yes, there’s the...reactionscomments
Things I Hate About (My Partner) Having Endo...My partner has a pretty good idea of what foods trigger flare-ups of her endo pain and we do our best to...reactions1comment
Natural Pain Relief...Hippocrates said it, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. The Bible says it, “The fruit will be for...reactions1comment
7 Ways To Fix Painful Sex...For many patients, endometriosis can create stress in a relationship, especially when it comes to sex and intimacy. One of the most...reactions1comment
Intimacy Advice For Couples Living With Endometriosis...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Today we've asked them, "What advice can you give to couples encountering problems with...reactionscomments
Things That Should Be OK when Living with Endometriosis...I realized a long time ago that living with endometriosis means sometimes puzzling others. Depending on how expressive one is, it may...reactionscomments
STUDY: Surgical Anesthesia Reduces Post-Op Pain after Excision of Endometriosis...The only way to truly diagnose and eliminate endometriosis is through surgery. And while many women feel better after the endo is...reactionscomments
