Endometriosis and Strenuous Exercise...Exercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed...What advice do you have for someone that is recently diagnosed with endometriosis?...reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
Warm Kale And Feta Salad...Kale is one of those foods that everyone raves about. It is full of goodness, packed with antioxidants, and plenty of vitamin C, plus it's a great source of calcium...reactionscomments
Have you had more than one surgery for endometriosis?...If you already had one surgery for endo, how do/did you know when it is time to have another one? What surgeries have you had?What was recovery like?How are you...reactions87repliesSurgery
Are Doctors Looking At Endometriosis the Wrong Way?...Almost daily, I log into my local endometriosis support group and find someone frustrated at their GP. Helpless, they will reach out enquiring about a particular endometriosis symptom. Fellow members...reactionscomments
Dr. Audrey Sheridan...Audrey was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. I am a board-certified OBGYN doctor-turned-caretaker for my dad. I decided to pursue a medical career after a college year abroad in...
How to Know if an Endo Surgery Is Right for You (Again)...If you are lucky enough to get so far as to receive an endometriosis diagnosis (and studies report that, on average, it takes a woman 12 years to receive a...reactionscomments
Five Powerful Supplements for Managing Endometriosis...Supplements – can they really help with endometriosis? In my experience, yes they can. I got very far with personally reducing my pain levels through nutrition, all the way down...reactionscomments
What It Means To Be Chronically Ill...When I first heard the term "chronic illness" in connection with endometriosis, I thought, "Surely that can’t be right? I’m not chronically ill, because I don’t suffer from endometriosis all...reactionscomments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Autoimmune Disease...Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women at a reproductive age.The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but abnormalities of the immune system have been found, which...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Insomnia...Individuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we experience include hot flashes or night sweats and...reactionscomments
How to Cope with a Miscarriage...One of the symptoms of endometriosis can be infertility, or struggling to conceive. Sadly, not all pregnancies are successful, so how do you deal with a miscarriage when your long-awaited...reactionscomments
Butter Bean Hummus...Beans and pulses can be a challenge when you live with endometriosis and following a plant-based diet. They are full of proteins of goodness, but some of us can really...reactionscomments
IBS: The Surprising and Frustrating Symptom of Endometriosis...In our Facebook group, we had a discussion about the most frustrating endometriosis symptom. There were the usual suspects - flare-ups, fatigue, back pain, leg pain - but the one...reactionscomments
Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis Is Emotionally Complicated...In the UK, my home country, it still takes a whopping 7.5 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis. It is a lengthy process that demands a lot of resilience from...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It....During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...reactionscomments
Missed Period After Stopping Progesterone-Only Birth Control...I was taking progesterone (Micronor) for two years and got off a month ago. I got my period after stopping the medication so technically I had my period twice last...reactions3replies
Endometriosis Symptoms in Menopause...I am new to this site and forum. I was diagnosed with endometriosis during perimenopause through laparoscopy. I have now been in menopause for the past 6 years, and have...reactions5repliesLaparoscopySymptoms
Survey: Do Endo Patients Regret Excision Surgery?...I finally scheduled a visit with an excision specialist. I'll have to make a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there, so he's already booked me for 3 days. The dates...reactionscomments
